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Lincoln National

Lincoln National Corporation, commonly known as Lincoln Financial, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, US. Founded in 1905, the company has established itself as a leader in providing a diverse range of products, including life insurance, annuities, retirement plan services, and group benefits. With a strong presence across the United States, Lincoln Financial is recognised for its commitment to helping individuals and businesses achieve financial security. The company’s innovative solutions, such as its tailored retirement planning services, set it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include consistent rankings among the top life insurance providers, reflecting its robust market position and dedication to customer service.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lincoln National's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Lincoln National's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lincoln National's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lincoln National reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,483,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 6,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,854,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 14,483,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2022, when total emissions were about 107,716,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Lincoln National has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions dropping from approximately 40,181,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2023. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Overall, Lincoln National's emissions profile reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although further details on specific strategies or targets would provide a clearer picture of its long-term climate commitments.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lincoln National'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Lincoln National is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lincoln National is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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