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Essent Group Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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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.

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22

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Essent Group Ltd.'s score of 22 is lower than 80% 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 available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any climate commitments or pledges, indicating a lack of publicly available information on its climate strategy. As such, there are no emissions figures, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 data, to report. Given the absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Essent Group Ltd. aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company may need to enhance its transparency regarding carbon emissions and climate commitments to meet stakeholder expectations and contribute effectively to global climate goals.

How Carbon Intensive is Essent Group Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Essent Group Ltd.'s primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Essent Group Ltd.'s Location?

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

Essent Group Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Essent Group Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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