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.
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In 2023, Esure reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,054,500 kg CO2e, comprising 532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 520,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with emissions disclosed across all relevant scopes. Esure has set a significant climate commitment to achieve net zero emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. This target is part of their near-term strategy, indicating a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. The company is currently on track to meet this goal, which underscores their dedication to sustainability. The emissions data for Esure is cascaded from their parent organization, esure Group plc, which is classified as a current subsidiary. This relationship ensures that Esure aligns with broader corporate sustainability initiatives, including those from Ageas SA/NV, which influences their climate performance metrics. Overall, Esure's emissions strategy and reduction targets reflect a robust commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing their environmental responsibility within the insurance sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 440,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 858,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Esure's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 369% last year and increased by approximately 369% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 49% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Esure 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.
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