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Lancashire Holdings Sustainability Profile

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Lancashire Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Lancashire, is a prominent player in the global insurance and reinsurance industry, headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the United States, Bermuda, and the UK. Specialising in property, marine, and energy insurance, Lancashire is known for its unique approach to underwriting, focusing on high-quality risks and providing tailored solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO and consistent profitability, positioning itself as a leader in the market. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, Lancashire Holdings continues to set itself apart in a competitive landscape, delivering exceptional value to its clients.

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43

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

Lancashire Holdings's score of 43 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

61%

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Lancashire Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lancashire Holdings, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,642,800 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 101,600 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (77,200 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (24,400 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, attributed to purchased electricity, amounted to around 280,600 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, with business travel contributing approximately 2,006,400 kg CO2e, followed by employee commuting at about 166,900 kg CO2e. Lancashire Holdings has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not disclosed any significant climate pledges or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon outputs across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in their environmental impact reporting.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
60,100
000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
319,900
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lancashire Holdings's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Lancashire Holdings'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 Lancashire Holdings is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lancashire Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lancashire Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 14% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
89%
Employee Commuting
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Lancashire Holdings'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.

Lancashire Holdings 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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