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Financial Intermediation
US
updated a month ago

American Financial

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American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry. Founded in 1984, AFG has established a strong presence across various operational regions, focusing primarily on property and casualty insurance, as well as annuity products. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to risk management and financial solutions, offering unique products that cater to diverse client needs. AFG's commitment to excellence has earned it a solid market position, with notable achievements in underwriting and claims management. With a legacy of reliability and a forward-thinking strategy, American Financial continues to set benchmarks in the financial services sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does American Financial'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

American Financial's score of 25 is lower than 55% 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 Financial's reported carbon emissions

American Financial has not publicly disclosed any carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it appear to have set specific reduction targets or commitments related to climate action. The absence of emissions data suggests that the company may not currently be tracking or reporting its carbon footprint, which includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. While American Financial Group, Inc. is noted as a source for CDP data, there are no specific climate initiatives or pledges mentioned in the available information. This lack of transparency and commitment to measurable climate goals may reflect a broader trend within the financial services industry, where many firms are increasingly pressured to disclose their environmental impact and set ambitious targets in line with global climate agreements. In summary, without available emissions data or defined climate commitments, American Financial's current stance on carbon emissions and climate action remains unclear.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Financial's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. This request for American Financial is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Financial is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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