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Insurance Australia Group

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is a leading general insurance company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1851, IAG has grown to become a prominent player in the insurance industry, serving millions of customers across Australia and New Zealand. The company operates under well-known brands such as NRMA Insurance, CGU, and WFI, offering a diverse range of products including car, home, and business insurance. IAG is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, consistently delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, IAG has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest insurers in the Asia-Pacific region. Its focus on sustainability and community engagement further distinguishes IAG in the competitive insurance landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Insurance Australia Group'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.

32

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Insurance Australia Group's score of 32 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Insurance Australia Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 26,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 15,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses significant contributions from business travel (10,000,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (5,040,000 kg CO2e). IAG has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change and has been actively reporting its emissions across all three scopes. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, IAG's emissions data reflects their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate-related disclosures.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
6,751,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
14,562,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
11,606,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Insurance Australia Group'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. Insurance Australia Group is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Insurance Australia Group is not committed to any 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.

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

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