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Insurance Services
US
updated 22 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI), a prominent player in the insurance industry, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2013, BHSI has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company focuses on providing a diverse range of insurance solutions, including property, casualty, and specialty lines, catering to both commercial and personal clients. BHSI distinguishes itself through its commitment to exceptional service and innovative underwriting practices. With a strong emphasis on risk management, the company has achieved notable market recognition, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive coverage. As part of the Berkshire Hathaway group, BHSI benefits from a robust financial foundation, further enhancing its reputation in the competitive insurance landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company'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.

28

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company's score of 28 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company's reported carbon emissions

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no direct emissions targets or reduction initiatives reported for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, it is important to note that it inherits climate-related initiatives from its parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+ initiatives, which aim to enhance corporate transparency and accountability regarding climate change. As a subsidiary, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company may align its practices with the broader sustainability goals set by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., although specific targets or commitments at the subsidiary level have not been disclosed. The company’s approach to climate commitments remains vague, reflecting a need for more detailed reporting on emissions and reduction strategies.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company'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.

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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. This request for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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