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Brown & Brown

Brown & Brown, Inc., a leading insurance brokerage firm, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a key player in the insurance industry, specialising in a diverse range of services including property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and risk management solutions. With a commitment to client-centric service, Brown & Brown distinguishes itself through innovative insurance products and tailored risk management strategies. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions, solidifying its position among the top insurance brokers in the nation. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, Brown & Brown continues to set industry standards while serving a broad spectrum of clients, from small businesses to large corporations.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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

Brown & Brown's score of 23 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22%

Brown & Brown's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Brown & Brown reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,100,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 29,101,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 22,024,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (5,000,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (3,000,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (10,000,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (2,000,000 kg CO2e). Currently, Brown & Brown has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. As a company headquartered in the US, they are part of a growing trend in the industry to address climate change, although specific commitments or pledges have not been outlined.

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2018
Scope 1
29,101,000
Scope 2
22,024,000
Scope 3
15,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brown & Brown's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Brown & Brown is headquartered in US, 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.

Brown & Brown 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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