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Legal And General

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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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87

Industry Average

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41

Industry Benchmark

Legal And General's score of 87 is higher than 97% 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 2024, Legal & General reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,983,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,264,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 10,247,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Specifically, they target a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. In 2023, Legal & General's global emissions included approximately 10,158,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,215,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching around 12,373,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, including 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e from investments and 7,639,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Legal & General is committed to managing 70% of eligible assets under management (AUM) in line with their net-zero ambition by 2030. They are also focused on achieving net-zero carbon emissions for their real estate property assets by 2050 or sooner. The company’s climate strategy is integral to its growth drivers, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible investing. All emissions data is sourced from Legal & General Group Plc, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.

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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

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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
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