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Brit Insurance

Brit Insurance, officially known as Brit Limited, is a leading global specialty insurer headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1995, the company has made significant strides in the insurance industry, focusing on providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including property, casualty, and marine insurance. With a strong presence in key operational regions such as North America and Europe, Brit Insurance is renowned for its unique approach to risk management and underwriting. The firm offers a diverse range of core products and services, distinguished by their tailored coverage and commitment to customer service. Recognised for its robust market position, Brit Insurance has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and a reputation for excellence in claims handling. As a trusted partner in the insurance landscape, Brit continues to set industry standards while adapting to the evolving needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

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54

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Brit Insurance's score of 54 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brit Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Brit Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, which accounted for about 5,452,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 emissions were around 196,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 222,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. In 2022, total emissions were also significant at about 1,490,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 1,498,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 502,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 111,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 177,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Brit Insurance has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As a company headquartered in Great Britain, Brit Insurance is positioned to align with broader climate action goals, yet currently lacks defined pathways for emissions reduction.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
271,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
409,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brit Insurance'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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Very high
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 Brit Insurance is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Brit Insurance 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
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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