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Hiscox Sustainability Profile

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Hiscox Ltd, a leading specialist insurer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1901, Hiscox has established a strong reputation in the insurance industry, focusing on providing tailored coverage for businesses and individuals. The company is renowned for its core products, including professional indemnity, property, and liability insurance, which are designed to meet the unique needs of various sectors. Hiscox distinguishes itself through its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative underwriting practices. With a robust market position, Hiscox has received numerous accolades for its performance and reliability, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the insurance landscape.

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58

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

Hiscox's score of 58 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hiscox's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hiscox reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24.2 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 549,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,029,400 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 22.6 million kg CO2e. Hiscox has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 adjusted baseline. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Hiscox independently reports its carbon emissions and climate commitments. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions transparently, contributing to its overall sustainability goals.

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2014201520162017201820202021202220232024
Scope 1
446,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
1,916,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,906,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hiscox's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Hiscox'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 Hiscox is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hiscox'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.

Hiscox 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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