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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 5 months 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.

27

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 provide specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The company has not outlined any formal reduction targets or commitments through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As of now, there are no significant climate pledges or reduction initiatives reported. This lack of data suggests that Northwestern Mutual may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Without specific emissions data or targets, it is challenging to assess their current impact on climate change or their commitment to reducing carbon emissions. In the broader context of the insurance and financial services industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. Northwestern Mutual's future climate commitments will be crucial for aligning with industry standards and addressing the growing concerns around climate change.

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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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