Public Profile

Essent Group Ltd.

Essent Group Ltd., commonly referred to as Essent, is a leading provider of mortgage insurance and risk management solutions, headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself within the financial services industry, focusing primarily on the United States and European markets. Essent offers a range of innovative products, including private mortgage insurance (PMI) and reinsurance services, designed to enhance homeownership accessibility while mitigating lender risk. What sets Essent apart is its commitment to leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Essent has achieved significant milestones, including a successful initial public offering (IPO) in 2013. The company continues to be recognised for its robust financial performance and dedication to customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the mortgage insurance sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Essent Group Ltd.'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.

20

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

Essent Group Ltd.'s score of 20 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Essent Group Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Essent Group Ltd., headquartered in BM, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without emissions figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or the scope of their emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3). However, the company may be engaged in various climate commitments and initiatives typical within the industry, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. As the landscape of corporate climate action evolves, it is essential for companies like Essent Group Ltd. to establish measurable targets and transparent reporting to align with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Essent Group Ltd.'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.

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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. Essent Group Ltd. is headquartered in BM, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Essent Group Ltd. 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.

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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