Public Profile

American Equity Investment

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, commonly referred to as American Equity, is a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry. Headquartered in Grimes, Iowa, the company operates extensively across the United States, focusing on providing innovative fixed indexed annuities and life insurance products. Founded in 1997, American Equity has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth in assets under management and a strong market presence. The company’s core offerings, such as fixed indexed annuities, are designed to provide clients with a blend of security and growth potential, setting them apart in a competitive landscape. With a commitment to customer-centric solutions, American Equity has established itself as a trusted name in the industry, recognised for its financial strength and stability.

DitchCarbon Score

How does American Equity Investment's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

American Equity Investment's score of 23 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Equity Investment's reported carbon emissions

American Equity Investment currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor do they have specified reduction targets or climate pledges. This absence of data suggests that the company may not have formalised its climate commitments or emissions reduction strategies at this time. In the context of the investment industry, many firms are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality, indicating a growing trend towards environmental responsibility. However, without specific initiatives or targets from American Equity Investment, it is unclear how they are addressing climate change and carbon emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Equity Investment's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. American Equity Investment is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

American Equity Investment is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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