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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, commonly known as MassMutual, is a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry, headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1851, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its mutual ownership structure, which prioritises policyholders' interests. MassMutual offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, retirement planning, and investment solutions, distinguished by their commitment to financial security and customer service. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top life insurers in the United States. With a focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, MassMutual continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients across major operational regions, ensuring a legacy of trust and reliability in financial protection.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance'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.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance's score of 31 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance (MassMutual) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,315,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 6,163,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the past five years, the company has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions, decreasing from about 28,976,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure, representing a reduction of approximately 16,661,000 kg CO2e. The company has also made strides in reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 8,766,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 7,690,000 kg CO2e in 2023, and Scope 2 emissions dropping from 20,210,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 6,163,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these achievements, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from MassMutual. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader corporate responsibility initiatives.

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Scope 1
8,766,000
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Scope 2
20,210,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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