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Legal And General

Legal & General Group Plc, commonly referred to as Legal & General, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1836, it has evolved into a leading player in the insurance and investment sectors, with significant operations across the UK, the United States, and Europe. The company offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, pensions, and investment management services, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. Legal & General is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top providers in the UK insurance market. With a rich history of milestones, including pioneering initiatives in sustainable investment, Legal & General continues to shape the financial landscape while prioritising long-term value for its clients.

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66

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

Legal And General's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Legal And General's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Legal & General reported carbon emissions of approximately 27,722,000 kg CO2e across its operations globally, with 9,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,349,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reflecting its strategic focus on addressing climate change as a key growth driver. In previous years, emissions have varied, with 2020 showing a total of about 40,344,000 kg CO2e, including 12,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,233,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has actively disclosed its emissions across all scopes, including significant contributions from Scope 3, which encompasses business travel and waste generated in operations. Legal & General's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and align with global climate initiatives. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aiming for substantial reductions as part of its broader environmental strategy.

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Scope 2
28,517,000
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4,885,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Legal And General'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 Legal And General is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Legal And General is participating in some 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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