First American Financial Corporation, commonly known as First American, is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1889, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including California, Texas, and Florida. With a focus on real estate transactions, First American offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including title insurance, escrow services, and property data solutions. What sets them apart is their commitment to innovation and customer service, ensuring seamless transactions for buyers and sellers alike. As a prominent player in the title insurance industry, First American has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the Fortune 500. Their dedication to quality and reliability has solidified their market position, making them a trusted partner in real estate transactions nationwide.
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First American Financial's score of 40 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, First American Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,802,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,015,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 19,830,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 15,957,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commuting (about 12,123,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 1,567,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 25,686,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,119,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 21,793,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 13,000,000 kg CO2e, driven by employee commuting and business travel. First American Financial has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions, nor have they committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 432,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,737,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 83,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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First American Financial 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.