Legal & General Group Plc, commonly known as Legal & General, is a prominent player in the insurance and pension funding services sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1836, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the industry, including its expansion into various financial services.
Operating primarily in the UK, Legal & General offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, pensions, and investment management services. What sets them apart is their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, ensuring that clients receive tailored financial products that meet their unique needs.
With a strong market position, Legal & General is recognised for its robust financial performance and dedication to responsible investing. The company continues to lead in the insurance and pension funding landscape, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.
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Legal And General’s score of 88 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Legal And General's reported carbon emissions
Legal & General, a UK-based insurance and pension funding services provider, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The company has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as its base year. Furthermore, Legal & General aims for net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2050.
For the reporting year 2025, Legal & General reported approximately 5.72 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, with investments contributing the largest portion at about 5.49 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for 2025 were approximately 5.40 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 383,000 kg CO2e. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025 were approximately 19.92 million kg CO2e (location-based).
In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.67 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 3.65 million kg CO2e. Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 were approximately 27.42 million kg CO2e (location-based).
The company also has targets for its supply chain, aiming for 80% of its suppliers by spend to set science-based carbon reduction targets by the end of 2026. Additionally, by 2030, all new homes delivered by its housing businesses are intended to operate at net-zero carbon. Legal & General is also working to align its investment portfolio temperature score towards 1.5°C.
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Legal And General’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
13 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Net zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, with an absolute reduction of 42% by 2030 from our 2021 science-based target base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
6 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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