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Hartford

The Hartford, officially known as The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., is a prominent insurance and financial services company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Founded in 1810, it has established itself as a leader in the industry, particularly in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds. With a strong presence across the United States, The Hartford serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Its core offerings, such as auto, home, and business insurance, are distinguished by innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, The Hartford has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the insurance sector. The company continues to evolve, focusing on digital transformation and sustainability to meet the changing needs of its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

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

Hartford's score of 53 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hartford's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hartford reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,204,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 18,096,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability. Hartford has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by the end of 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This goal is part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all operations by 2050. The company has made substantial progress in its emissions reduction efforts, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change. Overall, Hartford's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing recognition of the importance of sustainability in corporate practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hartford'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. This request for Hartford is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hartford 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.

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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