Direct Line

Direct Line Group is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 354,390,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,257,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,535,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, amounting to around 333,876,000 kg CO2e.

For Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Direct Line aims for a 46% reduction by 2030 against a 2019 baseline, covering its office estate and accident repair centres. This target is considered on track for both the two-year and five-year projections.

In terms of its investment portfolio, Direct Line Group aims for it to be Net Zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, the company is working to reduce emissions from its commercial property portfolio by 58% per square metre by 2030.

Direct Line Insurance Group plc has established near-term targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for a 1.5°C trajectory, covering its investment and lending activities. These targets cover 75% of its total investment and lending activities by monetary value as of 2019. The company also has a target to reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2020 from a 2013 baseline for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

While Direct Line Group has set targets for its direct operations, some climate initiatives, such as RE100 and Climate Pledge commitments, are cascaded from its parent organisation, Aviva plc.