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.
+47 vs industry average
Aviva’s score of 84 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Aviva's reported carbon emissions
Aviva, a UK-based insurance and pension funding services provider, is committed to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions. For the reporting year 2025, Aviva reported total emissions of approximately 27.3 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 7.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, and around 19.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. Market-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 423,000 kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 8.5 million kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 25.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 7.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 18.1 million kg CO2e. Aviva has established ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to achieve Net Zero operations by 2030. Furthermore, they aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Aviva also targets a 25% reduction in the carbon intensity of its investments by 2025, and a 60% reduction by 2030, with a broader ambition for Net Zero investments by 2040. As of 2021, Aviva reported an 81% reduction in operational carbon emissions against a 2010 baseline.
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Aviva’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
14 goals2040
43.3% reduction in Scope 2
achieved 43.3% reduction of Aviva plc’s absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 operational emissions from 2019 base year
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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