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Howden Group Holdings

Howden Group Holdings, a prominent player in the global insurance and reinsurance industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing innovative solutions tailored to diverse market needs. Specialising in risk management, Howden offers a comprehensive range of services, including insurance broking, employee benefits, and specialty insurance. Their unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to client-centric service, setting them apart in a competitive landscape. With a reputation for excellence, Howden Group Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. The company continues to be recognised for its forward-thinking strategies and robust growth, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable insurance solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Howden Group Holdings'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.

25

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Howden Group Holdings's score of 25 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howden Group Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Howden Group Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,169,300 kg CO2e in Great Britain. This figure includes 12,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and 1,725,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 199,900 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. In 2022, the company’s emissions were approximately 2,108,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 512,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,378,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 4,185,740 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2021, Howden Group Holdings reported total emissions of about 1,887,970 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at 31,500 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 671,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,184,570 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Howden Group Holdings. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, but specific initiatives or commitments to reduce its carbon footprint have not been outlined.

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Scope 1
38,400
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Scope 2
880,500
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Scope 3
91,200
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howden Group Holdings'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. Howden Group Holdings is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Howden Group Holdings 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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