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.
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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 17,386,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,503,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,454,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects Aviva's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader climate strategy. Aviva has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. Additionally, the company has established targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), covering 50% of its total investment and lending activities by assets under management as of 2019. These targets are designed to ensure that emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, Aviva's emissions included approximately 9,722,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 9,942,000 kg CO2e in 2021 for its UK operations, indicating a focus on transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting. The company continues to engage in various initiatives to enhance sustainability and reduce its overall environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,366,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,381,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,961,000 | 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.
