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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.

41

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Esure's score of 41 is higher than 89% 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 1,209,000 kg CO2e, comprising 532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 502,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Esure's total emissions were approximately 1,191,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 502,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 688,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 17,209,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Esure has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing its climate impact. Esure's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the insurance industry, particularly in the context of increasing regulatory and societal expectations for corporate sustainability.

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Scope 1
1,616,000
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Scope 2
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000,000
0,000
0,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000

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. This request for Esure is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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