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.
+46 vs industry average
Aviva’s score of 85 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 has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aviva's reported carbon emissions
Aviva, a UK-based insurance and pension funding services company, has reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. For 2025, Aviva's total emissions were approximately 27.3 million kg CO2e, comprising 7.87 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and 19.03 million kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions for the same year were about 423,000 kg CO2e on a market-based approach. In 2024, total emissions stood at approximately 25.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7.44 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 18.06 million kg CO2e.
Aviva is committed to substantial emissions reductions. The company has a validated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 operational emissions by 90% by the end of 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Aviva aims to achieve Net Zero operations by 2030 and has set a long-term ambition to be a Net Zero company by 2040. They have also committed to reducing the weighted-average carbon intensity of their investments, targeting a 25% reduction by 2025 and 60% by 2030, with a 16% reduction already achieved by the end of 2021 against the 2019 baseline. Aviva also achieved an 81% reduction in its operational carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2021 against a 2010 baseline.
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Aviva’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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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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Data year: 2025
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