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Hanover Sustainability Profile

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Hanover Insurance Group, commonly referred to as Hanover, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1852, the company has established itself as a leader in property and casualty insurance, serving a diverse range of clients across the United States. With a strong focus on commercial and personal lines, Hanover offers unique products such as tailored insurance solutions for businesses and comprehensive coverage for individuals. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, which has solidified its market position. Over the years, Hanover has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its operational reach. As a trusted name in the insurance sector, Hanover continues to deliver exceptional value and expertise to its clients.

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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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Hanover's score of 28 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hanover's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Hanover reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,950,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,695,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 851,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 5,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target reflects Hanover's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively. The emissions data is sourced directly from The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.

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2021
Scope 1
1,695,000
Scope 2
851,000
Scope 3
5,204,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hanover's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hanover's primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hanover's Location?

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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 Hanover is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hanover's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hanover has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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