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.
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance's score of 36 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,315,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 7,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 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 56% in total emissions. Massachusetts Mutual has set an ambitious interim target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 72% by 2027, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions indicates a comprehensive strategy to tackle direct and indirect emissions associated with its operations. Overall, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance is making notable strides in its climate commitments, aiming for substantial reductions in its carbon emissions in the coming years.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 8,766,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 20,210,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.