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OUTsurance Group

OUTsurance Group, a prominent player in the South African insurance industry, is headquartered in Centurion, ZA. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative insurance solutions across various sectors, including life, health, and general insurance. With a commitment to customer-centric service, OUTsurance is renowned for its unique "OUTbonus" feature, rewarding clients for their loyalty and claims-free years. The company operates extensively throughout South Africa and has expanded its reach into select international markets. Recognised for its strong market position, OUTsurance has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service delivery and innovative products, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does OUTsurance Group'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.

50

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.

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Industry Benchmark

OUTsurance Group's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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OUTsurance Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, OUTsurance Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,228,900 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,022,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and 10,092,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled 6,415,100 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and upstream transportation. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 14,395,400 kg CO2e, indicating a notable reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has shown a consistent commitment to monitoring and reporting its carbon footprint across all three scopes of emissions, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. OUTsurance Group's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in carbon reporting. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a potential area for future commitment as the company continues to evaluate its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
1,242,700
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0,000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
8,871,500
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,919,700
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. OUTsurance Group'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. OUTsurance Group 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.

OUTsurance Group 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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