First American Financial
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, First American Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,845,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,015,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,830,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 22,912,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,119,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 21,793,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which includes indirect emissions from sources such as business travel and employee commuting. In 2021, First American Financial reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 13,230,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 9,392,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, indicating a significant area for potential improvement. Currently, First American Financial has not set any specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or documented climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from First American Financial Corporation. Overall, while First American Financial has made strides in tracking its emissions, the lack of reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and contribute to broader sustainability goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
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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.
