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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

How does Brit Insurance'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.

36

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Brit Insurance's score of 36 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

88%

Brit Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Brit Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,490,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 196,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily attributed to business travel. In 2022, the company also recorded total emissions of about 502,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 203,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 254,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions for that year were substantial, reaching approximately 1,539,000 kg CO2e from business travel alone. For 2021, Brit Insurance's total emissions were around 502,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 111,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 177,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included 228,000 kg CO2e from business travel. In 2020, the company reported total emissions of about 1,680,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 271,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 409,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily from purchased goods and services, amounting to 959,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Brit Insurance has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
271,000
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Scope 2
409,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
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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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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Brit Insurance is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any 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.

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

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