Aviva
Aviva plc, commonly known as Aviva, is a leading multinational insurance company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2000 through the merger of several prominent firms, Aviva has since become a key player in the insurance and financial services industry, with significant operations across the UK, Canada, and various European markets. Aviva offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, general insurance, and investment solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative digital services. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest providers of life insurance in the UK. With a strong market position, Aviva continues to enhance its reputation through strategic partnerships and a focus on delivering value to its customers, making it a trusted name in the insurance sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Aviva's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aviva's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aviva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,331,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,082,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 5,204,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 6,045,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Aviva has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, they have established portfolio targets that cover 50% of their total investment and lending activities, based on assets under management as of 2019. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to meet the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In summary, Aviva is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has committed to a comprehensive strategy to achieve net-zero emissions, demonstrating leadership in the financial sector's response to climate change.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 14,180,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,690,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,885,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Aviva is committed to some 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.
