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Aviva plc, a leading name in the insurance and pension funding services sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1696, Aviva has evolved into a prominent player in the industry, offering a diverse range of products including life insurance, general insurance, and pension solutions. With a strong presence across the UK, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its commitment to customer service and innovative financial solutions.
Aviva's unique approach combines traditional insurance offerings with modern digital services, ensuring clients receive tailored coverage that meets their evolving needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its position as one of the largest insurers in the UK, reflecting its robust market presence and dedication to sustainable practices. With a focus on enhancing customer experience and financial security, Aviva continues to set benchmarks in the insurance landscape.
+43 vs industry average
Aviva’s score of 82 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Insurance Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aviva, a UK-headquartered company in the Insurance and pension funding services sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,323,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This total includes 7,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 423,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions (8,516,000 kg CO2e location-based), and 19,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, Aviva's total emissions were approximately 25,905,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,437,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 413,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 market-based emissions (7,360,000 kg CO2e location-based), and 18,055,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3.
Aviva has a long-term ambition to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040. The company has set several near-term targets, including a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with a 1.5°C pathway. Additionally, Aviva aims for its operations and supply chain to be Net Zero by 2030. The company also targets a 57% reduction in real estate portfolio greenhouse gas emissions per square metre by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. For its investments, Aviva targets a 60% reduction in the weighted-average carbon intensity of its measurable investments by 2030, with an interim target of 25% by 2025, against a 2019 baseline. By the end of 2021, Aviva had already reduced the weighted-average carbon intensity of its measurable investments by 16% compared to its 2019 baseline. The company has been carbon neutral since 2006 and aims to use 100% renewable electricity by 2025, aligning with the RE100 commitment.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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