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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Direct Line's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Direct Line Insurance Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 154,957,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,612,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 144,045,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets to reduce emissions by 46% from its office estate and accident repair centres by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. In 2023, emissions data for the UK indicated a total of approximately 6,999,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The global emissions for the same year were reported at about 149,301,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,233,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 5,606,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 415,383,000 kg CO2e. Direct Line's long-term strategy includes achieving net zero emissions from its investment portfolio by 2050, aligning with the Race to Zero campaign. The company is also a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with targets that cover 75% of its total investment and lending activities by monetary value as of 2019, consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This data is cascaded from Direct Line Insurance Group plc, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the financial services sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,924,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,609,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 311,225,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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