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Legal and General Assurance Society Limited
Direct Life Insurance CarriersUnited Kingdom
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Legal and General Assurance Society Limited, commonly known as Legal & General, is a prominent player in the direct life insurance carriers industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1836, the company has established itself as a leader in providing a range of financial services, including life insurance, pensions, and investment products.
With a strong presence across the UK and expanding operations in international markets, Legal & General is renowned for its innovative approach to insurance solutions. The company’s core offerings, such as life cover and critical illness insurance, are designed to meet the diverse needs of its customers, setting it apart through competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage options.
Recognised for its financial strength and commitment to customer service, Legal & General continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the insurance sector.
71
DitchCarbon score
+18 vs industry average
Legal and General Assurance Society Limited’s score of 71 is higher than 71% 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
Low
Direct Life Insurance Carriers has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.080
20182025
The Direct Life Insurance Carriers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Legal and General Assurance Society Limited yet.
Legal and General Assurance Society Limited's reported carbon emissions
Legal and General Assurance Society Limited, a UK-based Direct Life Insurance Carrier, does not have direct emissions data available. However, its climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Legal & General Group Plc.
Legal and General Assurance Society Limited has set an intensity reduction target to decrease CO2e emissions by 50% across its combined bonds & equities, real estate, and infrastructure (debt and equity holdings) asset classes by the start of 2030, using an end-of-2019 baseline.
Through its ultimate parent, Legal & General Group Plc, the company has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments classified as "1.5°C," aiming for reductions by 2030. These targets cover Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Legal & General Group Plc's portfolio targets cover approximately 47% of its total investment and lending assets as of 2021.
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Legal and General Assurance Society Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
58% reduction in scope 3 total
SDA: Legal & General Group PLC commits to reduce GHG emissions from its real estate direct shareholder owned investments portfolio 58% per s…
Insufficient data58%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Legal and General Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Insufficient data42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Legal and General Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Insufficient data42%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2026 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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