Coface
Coface, officially known as Compagnie Française d'Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur, is a leading global provider of credit insurance and risk management solutions. Headquartered in France, Coface operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving a diverse clientele in various industries. Founded in 1946, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into emerging markets and the development of innovative digital tools for risk assessment. Coface's core offerings include credit insurance, trade receivables management, and debt collection services, distinguished by their comprehensive risk analysis and tailored solutions. With a strong market position, Coface is recognised for its expertise in helping businesses mitigate risks and enhance their financial stability. The company’s commitment to customer service and its robust global network further solidify its reputation as a trusted partner in the credit insurance industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Coface'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Coface's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coface's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Coface reported total carbon emissions of approximately 263,010,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,875,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 258,891,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from the use of sold products (156,945,000 kg CO2e) and investments (76,658,000 kg CO2e). Coface has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company’s emissions intensity metrics, such as carbon emissions per employee, suggest ongoing efforts to manage their carbon footprint effectively. Overall, while specific reduction targets are absent, Coface's comprehensive emissions reporting reflects an awareness of their climate responsibilities and a foundation for future sustainability initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,941,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,602,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 321,463,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Coface 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.
