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Charles Taylor is a leading provider of insurance and pension funding services, operating primarily within the United Kingdom. Headquartered in GB, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, supporting clients with specialised solutions in the insurance and pensions sectors. Founded in 1884, Charles Taylor has a long-standing history of delivering expert services that meet the evolving needs of its clients.
The company’s core offerings include claims management, risk assessment, and pension administration, distinguished by their customised approach and industry expertise. Recognised for its market leadership, Charles Taylor has achieved notable milestones in expanding its global footprint and enhancing service quality. Its reputation for reliability and innovation positions it as a key player in the insurance and pension funding industry.
66
DitchCarbon score
+27 vs industry average
Charles Taylor’s score of 66 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Insurance Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.058
20182025
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Charles Taylor's reported carbon emissions
Charles Taylor, a UK-based company in the insurance and pension funding services industry, has committed to significant climate action, including Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals.
In 2023, Charles Taylor reported total emissions of approximately 13.19 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 282,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 943,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 12.92 million kg CO2e.
Looking forward, Charles Taylor Limited has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Their near-term SBTi targets, set with a 2019 base year (and a 2023 base year for some Scope 3 elements), include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 63% by 2034.
- Reducing absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 97.7% by 2034.
- Increasing active annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030, from 26.9% in 2019.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 58.8% by 2034, from a 2023 base year.
For the long term, Charles Taylor Limited aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 (from a 2019 base year) and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 (from a 2023 base year). These SBTi targets, including their net-zero commitment, are cascaded from Charles Taylor Limited.
The company's emissions data for 2024 shows Scope 1 emissions of 312,500 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 29,000 kg CO2e. Full Scope 3 data for 2024 is not yet available, with missing data points for purchased goods and services.
In prior years, Charles Taylor reported:
- 2022: Scope 1 emissions of 325,650 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of 975,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 5.75 million kg CO2e.
- 2020: Scope 1 emissions of 332,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 958,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 3.68 million kg CO2e.
- 2019: Scope 1 emissions of 326,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 2.08 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 6.72 million kg CO2e.
- 2018: Scope 1 emissions of 554,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of 1.72 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 6.43 million kg CO2e.
- 2012: Scope 1 emissions of 417,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of 851,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 2.03 million kg CO2e.
No emissions data was reported for 2021.
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Charles Taylor’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Charles Taylor Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse…
Charles Taylor Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
On track0%
2034
97.7% reduction in Scope 2
Charles Taylor Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 97.7% within the same timeframe.
At risk97.7%
2034
63% reduction in Scope 1
Charles Taylor Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63% by 2034 from a 2019 base year.
Behind target63%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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