Definity Financial Corporation, headquartered in California, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in insurance and investment solutions. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly established itself as a trusted provider, focusing on innovative products that cater to the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong presence across major operational regions in North America, Definity Financial offers a diverse range of services, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and investment management. What sets them apart is their commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. Recognised for its rapid growth and customer-centric approach, Definity Financial continues to solidify its market position, aiming to redefine the standards of financial services in the industry.
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In 2024, Definity Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,363,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 31,733,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,266,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 919,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 23,178,000 kg CO2e. Definity Financial has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 financed emissions intensity associated with listed equity and corporate bonds by 2025. Additionally, they have long-term goals of achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 70% reduction by 2035. For Scope 3 emissions, they target a 65% reduction by 2030 and an 85% reduction by 2035. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations and investment portfolios by 2040 or sooner. This commitment aligns with their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where they have pledged to set science-based targets for all scopes by 2050. Definity Financial's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from their own operations.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,820,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 426,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 78,449,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Definity Financial's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 70% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Definity Financial has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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