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Ecclesiastical Insurance

Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc, commonly known as Ecclesiastical Insurance, is a leading provider of insurance solutions based in the United Kingdom. Established in 1887, the company has built a strong reputation for serving the charity, heritage, and faith sectors, with its headquarters located in Gloucester, GB. Specialising in property and liability insurance, Ecclesiastical offers unique products tailored to the needs of churches, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations. Their commitment to social responsibility and community support sets them apart in the insurance industry. With a focus on ethical practices, Ecclesiastical Insurance has achieved notable recognition, including awards for customer service excellence. The company continues to strengthen its market position by prioritising the needs of its clients and delivering innovative insurance solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Ecclesiastical Insurance's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ecclesiastical Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ecclesiastical Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 780,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and 1,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,291,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 166,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 676,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 951,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there has been a significant reduction in total emissions from 2020, where emissions were approximately 1,093,000 kg CO2e in the UK. Ecclesiastical Insurance has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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2,478,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ecclesiastical Insurance'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. Ecclesiastical Insurance is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ecclesiastical Insurance is not committed to any 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.

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