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updated 5 months ago

Mercury General Corporation

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Mercury General Corporation, commonly known as Mercury Insurance, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1961, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, particularly in California and other states, providing a range of insurance products. Specialising in auto, home, and business insurance, Mercury Insurance is recognised for its competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its claims handling and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to innovation and community support, Mercury General Corporation continues to solidify its market position as a trusted insurance provider, catering to the diverse needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mercury General Corporation'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.

25

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Mercury General Corporation's score of 25 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercury General Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Mercury General Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. As a result, there is no information on their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions or any significant achievements in carbon reduction. Without specific data or commitments, it is unclear how Mercury General Corporation is addressing climate change or contributing to sustainability efforts within the insurance industry. In the absence of emissions data and climate commitments, it is essential for Mercury General Corporation to consider developing a comprehensive strategy to measure and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercury General Corporation'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.

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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 Mercury General Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Mercury General Corporation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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