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Lincoln National Corporation, commonly known as Lincoln Financial, is a prominent player in the insurance and pension funding services sector, excluding compulsory social security services. Headquartered in the United States, the company has established a significant presence across various regions, providing innovative financial solutions since its founding in 1905.
Specialising in life insurance, annuities, retirement plan services, and group protection, Lincoln Financial distinguishes itself through its customer-centric approach and comprehensive product offerings. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its commitment to financial wellness and strong market performance. With a focus on empowering individuals and businesses to secure their financial futures, Lincoln Financial continues to solidify its position as a trusted leader in the insurance industry.
+16 vs industry average
Lincoln National’s score of 55 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Lincoln National, an insurance and pension funding services provider based in the US, reported approximately 105.18 million kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2024. This figure includes about 2.14 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4.67 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 98.28 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, their total emissions were approximately 114.85 million kg CO2e in 2023, about 107.71 million kg CO2e in 2022, and roughly 26.77 million kg CO2e in 2021. In 2020, total emissions were about 23.53 million kg CO2e.
Lincoln National has demonstrated commitment to reducing its environmental impact with several targets. The company exceeded its 2020 target of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity per employee from purchased electricity (Scope 2) against a 2014 baseline, achieving a 27.42% reduction. Additionally, they surpassed their goal of an 8% reduction in electricity consumption at their Omaha, NE, location by 2022 compared to a 2014 baseline, achieving a 10.90% reduction. The company has also set a long-term science-based target to reach net-zero by 2040, validated by the SBTi, aiming for a 77% reduction in Scope 1-3 GHG emissions intensity (excluding category 11) by 2025 relative to a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, a near-term absolute target aims for a 67% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from category 11, 'Use of sold products', by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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