Guardianlife
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, commonly known as Guardian Life, is a prominent player in the US insurance industry, headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1860, the company has established itself as a leader in life insurance, disability income insurance, and dental insurance, catering to a diverse clientele across the United States. Guardian Life is renowned for its innovative approach to insurance products, offering unique features such as flexible policy options and comprehensive financial planning services. With a strong market position, the company has received accolades for its customer service and financial strength, consistently ranking among the top mutual life insurance companies in the nation. Through its commitment to policyholders and a robust portfolio of services, Guardian Life continues to shape the landscape of the insurance industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Guardianlife's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Guardianlife's score of 20 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Guardianlife's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Guardian Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,054,000 kg CO2e, an increase from about 6,979,000 kg CO2e in 2020. These figures represent their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Guardian Life has committed to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly detailed. The company is classified as a financial institution and is actively engaged in climate initiatives, indicating a recognition of the importance of sustainability within the insurance sector. As of November 2023, Guardian Life is committed to near-term reduction targets, although it has not set a net-zero commitment or specified a target year for achieving such goals. Overall, Guardian Life's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address climate change, and their commitment to reduction initiatives reflects a growing awareness of environmental responsibilities within the financial services industry.
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Guardianlife 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.
