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Markel Sustainability Profile

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Markel Corporation, commonly referred to as Markel, is a leading global insurance provider headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1930, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America and Europe. Specialising in specialty insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations, Markel is renowned for its innovative approach to risk management. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including liability, property, and professional indemnity insurance, tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Markel's commitment to underwriting excellence and customer service has positioned it as a trusted partner in the insurance industry. With a robust market position and a history of notable achievements, Markel continues to set benchmarks in the specialty insurance sector.

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26

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Markel's score of 26 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Markel's reported carbon emissions

Markel, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e. Additionally, the company has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives related to climate commitments. Without emissions data or defined climate strategies, it is unclear how Markel is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to broader sustainability efforts within the industry. As such, the company's climate commitments remain unspecified, and there are no cascaded data or initiatives from a parent organization to reference.

How Carbon Intensive is Markel's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Markel'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Markel's Location?

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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 Markel is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Markel's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Markel has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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