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Mercury General Corporation

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.

20

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Mercury General Corporation's score of 20 is lower than 77% 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

In 2019, Mercury General Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 167,576,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,393,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 111,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to its carbon footprint. As a significant player in the insurance industry, Mercury General's emissions profile reflects its operational activities, but it currently lacks formal commitments to reduce its carbon emissions or align with science-based targets. The absence of defined climate pledges indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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2019
Scope 1
56,393,000
Scope 2
111,683,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Mercury General Corporation 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.

Mercury General Corporation 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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