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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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, which comprise 24,400 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 77,200 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 280,600 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, with significant contributions from business travel (approximately 2,006,400 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (around 166,900 kg CO2e). Lancashire Holdings has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions but has not disclosed any formal climate pledges or reduction initiatives. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported by Lancashire Holdings Limited. The company continues to assess its carbon footprint and explore potential strategies for future emissions reductions.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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.
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.

