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Esure

Esure Group plc, commonly known as Esure, is a prominent insurance provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the insurance industry, particularly in the realms of car and home insurance. With a strong operational presence across Great Britain, Esure has built a reputation for delivering innovative insurance solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Esure's core offerings include comprehensive car insurance, home insurance, and travel insurance, distinguished by their user-friendly online platforms and competitive pricing. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2013, which solidified its position in the market. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a focus on digital transformation, Esure continues to be a key player in the UK insurance landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Esure'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.

39

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

Esure's score of 39 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Esure's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Esure reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions included about 504,000 kg CO2e from business travel and approximately 16,488,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Esure has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2019 to 2023, the company has made significant strides, reducing its total emissions from about 1,616,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2023. This reflects a proactive approach to managing and mitigating climate impact. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Esure's ongoing efforts in emissions tracking and reporting indicate a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the insurance sector. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, aiming for further reductions in the future.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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.

Esure 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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