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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

How does Aviva's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

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.

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Aviva's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aviva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,331,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 6,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon footprints across all scopes. Aviva has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. Their long-term strategy includes covering 50% of total investment and lending activities by assets under management as of 2019, with a focus on aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their operations are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In 2022, their global emissions were reported at approximately 13,958,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to emissions management. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its climate-related financial disclosures, reinforcing its role as a responsible financial institution in the UK and globally.

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Scope 1
14,180,000
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Scope 2
22,690,000
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Scope 3
13,885,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aviva's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Aviva is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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