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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 8 days ago

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company headquartered in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1857. With a strong presence across major operational regions, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including life insurance, investment management, and financial planning. Renowned for its commitment to policyholder value, Northwestern Mutual stands out with its unique combination of insurance and investment products, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company has achieved significant milestones, including consistently high ratings for financial strength and customer satisfaction. As a market leader, Northwestern Mutual is recognised for its innovative approach to financial security, helping individuals and families build and protect their wealth for generations.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Northwestern Mutual'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 Financial Intermediation 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

Northwestern Mutual's score of 25 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northwestern Mutual's reported carbon emissions

Northwestern Mutual, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. Consequently, there are no recorded Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions to detail. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges at this time. While there is no direct emissions data available, Northwestern Mutual's commitment to sustainability can be inferred through its participation in industry initiatives, such as the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), which is associated with The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. However, specific targets or achievements related to carbon reduction have not been disclosed. In summary, Northwestern Mutual is currently without reported emissions data or defined climate commitments, reflecting a broader context in which many organisations are still developing their sustainability strategies.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northwestern Mutual's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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 Northwestern Mutual 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.

Northwestern Mutual 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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