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Definity Financial

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Definity Financial'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.

45

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Definity Financial's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Definity Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Definity Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,733,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,691,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 177,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity and steam. Notably, the company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, with investments alone contributing a staggering 406,150,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Definity Financial has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, total emissions were about 27,182,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they were approximately 24,250,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of increasing emissions, particularly in Scope 3 categories. Definity Financial has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to addressing its environmental impact comprehensively. As a financial institution based in Canada, Definity Financial is actively working towards integrating sustainability into its operations and investment strategies, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
1,820,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
426,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
78,449,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Definity Financial'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. Definity Financial is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Definity Financial is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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