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Colonial Life Sustainability Profile

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Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, commonly referred to as Colonial Life, is a prominent player in the employee benefits industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1939, the company has built a strong reputation for providing supplemental insurance products that enhance financial security for employees and their families. With a focus on major operational regions across the US, Colonial Life offers a range of core services, including disability insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage. What sets Colonial Life apart is its commitment to personalised service and innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Recognised for its market position, Colonial Life has achieved significant milestones, including a robust network of agents and a strong presence in the voluntary benefits sector, making it a trusted choice for businesses seeking to enhance their employee offerings.

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40

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Colonial Life's score of 40 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Colonial Life's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Unum Group

Colonial Life, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, and any relevant emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation, Unum Group, which operates at a cascade level of 1. As of now, Colonial Life has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) that would provide a framework for emissions reduction. The lack of publicly available data on emissions and commitments suggests that Colonial Life is still in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the broader context of the insurance industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction. However, without specific commitments or data, Colonial Life's current climate impact remains unclear.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
7,719,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
22,422,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
33,832,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Colonial Life's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colonial Life's primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Colonial Life's Location?

Very low
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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 Colonial Life is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Colonial Life's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Colonial Life has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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