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Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is a prominent provider of auto insurance and related services, headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1973, ICBC has played a pivotal role in the province's insurance landscape, offering comprehensive coverage options for drivers across the region. Specialising in vehicle insurance, ICBC is known for its unique public auto insurance model, which aims to provide affordable and accessible coverage for all British Columbians. The corporation also offers services such as driver licensing and vehicle registration, enhancing its position as a one-stop solution for motorists. With a strong commitment to customer service and community safety, ICBC has established itself as a leader in the insurance industry, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining a focus on road safety initiatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia'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.

23

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

Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia's score of 23 is higher than 68% 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 Corporation Of British Columbia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,174,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2020, when emissions were about 16,706,000 kg CO2e. The data for 2022 indicates emissions of approximately 12,686,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions contributing to this total, specifically from mobile combustion (261,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (2,056,000 kg CO2e). ICBC has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions over the years. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or other formal climate pledges. The corporation's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, aligning with global climate action goals.

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2022
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia'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. This request for Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia 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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