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Pacific Life

Pacific Life Insurance Company, commonly known as Pacific Life, is a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1868, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the West Coast and beyond, offering a diverse range of products and services. Specialising in life insurance, annuities, and investment products, Pacific Life is recognised for its commitment to customer service and innovative solutions tailored to meet individual financial needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust financial rating, which underscores its stability and reliability in the market. With a focus on long-term financial security, Pacific Life continues to be a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike, solidifying its position as a leader in the insurance sector.

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31

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

Pacific Life's score of 31 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pacific Life's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pacific Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,828,500 kg CO2e, comprising 782,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,045,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions of about 6,955,600 kg CO2e in 2022, 7,051,200 kg CO2e in 2021, and 9,457,900 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of approximately 4,629,400 kg CO2e from 2019 to 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or climate pledges. Pacific Life's emissions data reflects a focus on managing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with no reported data on Scope 3 emissions. The company continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices in alignment with industry standards.

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2019202120222023
Scope 1
1,002,200
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
8,455,700
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pacific Life'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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Very high
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 Pacific Life is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pacific Life 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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