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Gjensidige

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Gjensidige Forsikring ASA, commonly known as Gjensidige, is a leading insurance company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Established in 1816, Gjensidige has a rich history and has evolved into a prominent player in the Nordic insurance market, providing a wide range of services across Norway and other major regions in Scandinavia. Specialising in general insurance, Gjensidige offers products such as property, casualty, and health insurance, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as one of Norway's largest insurers, recognised for its financial stability and commitment to sustainability. Gjensidige continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses seeking reliable insurance coverage.

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65

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Gjensidige's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gjensidige's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gjensidige reported total carbon emissions of approximately 528,674,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 319,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 340,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 528,015,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target to achieve a 75% reduction from 2019 levels by 2025, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2022, Gjensidige's total emissions were approximately 495,823,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards increased emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses business travel and purchased goods and services. The company aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its investment portfolios by 2050, reinforcing its long-term sustainability goals. Gjensidige's reduction initiatives include a commitment to responsible investments and a near-term target to cut emissions in accordance with SBTi guidelines. The company has set a comprehensive strategy to cover 89% of its total investment and lending by financed emissions, ensuring that required activities dominate its portfolio. Overall, Gjensidige is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainable investment practices, aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
-
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
1,475,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gjensidige'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. Gjensidige is headquartered in NO, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gjensidige is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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