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Old Mutual

Old Mutual Limited, a leading financial services group headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1845. With a strong presence across Southern Africa, the UK, and other international markets, Old Mutual operates primarily in the insurance, investment, and banking sectors. The company offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, asset management, and retirement solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative technology. Old Mutual's commitment to sustainability and community development further enhances its reputation, positioning it as a trusted partner in financial well-being. With over 175 years of experience, Old Mutual has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, solidifying its status as a market leader in the financial services landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Old 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.

17

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Old Mutual's score of 17 is lower than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

7%

Old Mutual's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Old Mutual reported total carbon emissions of approximately 210,109,000 kg CO2e from its operations in South Africa (ZA). This figure includes 9,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 60,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 140,794,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from business travel, purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities. In comparison, emissions in 2022 were about 206,448,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. Old Mutual has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the available data, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact reporting.

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2020
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Scope 3
4,168,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Old 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.

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. Old Mutual is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Old Mutual is committed to some 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.

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

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