Public Profile

Colonial Life

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Colonial Life'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.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Colonial Life's score of 20 is lower 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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Colonial Life's reported carbon emissions

Colonial Life currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for their emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of information suggests that Colonial Life may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its carbon footprint. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it is essential for companies like Colonial Life to establish clear emissions reduction strategies and publicly commit to measurable climate goals.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colonial Life'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. Colonial Life 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.

Colonial Life 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.

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UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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