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CA
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Intact Financial Sustainability Profile

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Intact Financial Corporation, commonly known as Intact, is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company operates extensively across the country, serving both personal and commercial clients. Founded in 1800, Intact has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of various insurance firms, which has solidified its position as a market leader. Intact offers a diverse range of insurance products, including auto, home, and business insurance, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The company is recognised for its strong financial performance and commitment to sustainability, making it a trusted choice for millions of Canadians. With a robust market presence, Intact continues to set industry standards while adapting to the evolving needs of its clients.

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37

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

Intact Financial's score of 37 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Intact Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Intact Financial Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,644,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 17,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 12,415,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing 11,962,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 34,145,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows 17,380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 8,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily from business travel at 8,353,000 kg CO2e. Intact Financial has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, and there are no climate pledges reported. The emissions data is sourced directly from Intact Financial Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Overall, the company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, reflecting a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting, although further commitments to reduction strategies would enhance their climate action profile.

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Scope 1
9,685,000
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Scope 2
5,995,000
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Scope 3
2,230,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Intact Financial's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Intact Financial'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 Intact Financial is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Intact Financial's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Intact Financial's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 40% last year and increased by approximately 457% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 32% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2023
Business Travel
96%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%

Intact Financial'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.

Intact Financial 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
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