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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.

28

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Guardianlife's score of 28 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Guardianlife's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Guardian Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,054,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure represents an increase from the previous year's emissions of about 6,979,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Guardian Life has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with a focus on reducing Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and minimising its environmental impact. While specific near-term reduction targets have not been disclosed, the commitment to carbon neutrality indicates a strategic approach to sustainability within the financial services sector. As a financial institution, Guardian Life's climate commitments align with industry standards, emphasising the importance of reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Guardianlife'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.

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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. This request for Guardianlife is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Guardianlife is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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