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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.

19

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 19 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Old Mutual's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Old Mutual reported total carbon emissions of approximately 210,109,000 kg CO2e 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, about 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 2022, Old Mutual's emissions were slightly lower at approximately 206,448,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,864,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 62,110,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 139,474,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint over time. Despite the emissions data, Old Mutual has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while they are tracking emissions, they may not yet have formalised strategies in place to achieve significant reductions. Overall, Old Mutual's emissions data reflects their operational impact on climate change, and their ongoing commitment to transparency in reporting emissions is a positive step towards addressing climate-related challenges.

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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.

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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 Old Mutual is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Old Mutual is participating in some 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
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