Esure Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Esure's score of 44 is higher than 61% 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 16,488,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with specific contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 532,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 673,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 2,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, Scope 3 emissions from business travel reached about 504,000 kg CO2e, with additional emissions of about 16,500 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. Esure has set a significant climate commitment to achieve net zero emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. This target reflects the company's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data for Esure is cascaded from its parent company, esure Group plc, which is classified as a current subsidiary. This relationship ensures that Esure's climate performance is in line with broader corporate sustainability initiatives. Overall, Esure's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions and achieving net zero by 2025 demonstrates its dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.
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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 |
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Esure's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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.
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Esure'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.
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.
