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Direct Line

Direct Line Group, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the insurance industry, renowned for its innovative approach to personal and commercial insurance solutions. Founded in 1985, the company has established a strong presence across the UK, offering a diverse range of products including car, home, and travel insurance. What sets Direct Line apart is its commitment to direct customer engagement, eliminating intermediaries to provide tailored services. With a focus on digital transformation, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its mobile app, enhancing customer experience and accessibility. As a market leader, Direct Line Group has garnered numerous awards for its customer service and product offerings, solidifying its reputation as a trusted insurance provider in the competitive landscape.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Direct Line's score of 58 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Direct Line's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 265,516,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,829,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,499,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, notably from purchased goods and services at around 242,364,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce emissions from their real estate loans portfolio by 58% per square metre by 2030. Direct Line has also committed to achieving Net Zero across all scopes by 2050. In 2022, total emissions were slightly higher at about 268,672,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to meet their reduction targets. The company’s initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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Scope 1
6,506,000
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Scope 2
6,609,000
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Scope 3
311,225,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Direct Line's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. This request for Direct Line is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Direct Line is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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