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Principal

Principal Financial Group, commonly referred to as Principal, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1879, Principal has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Asia, and Europe. The company operates primarily in the insurance and investment sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services such as retirement solutions, asset management, and risk management. With a commitment to innovation, Principal stands out for its tailored financial solutions that cater to both individuals and businesses. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its sustainable investment practices and a robust market position as a trusted provider of financial security. Through its comprehensive offerings, Principal continues to empower clients to achieve their financial goals while maintaining a focus on long-term growth and stability.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

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

Principal's score of 48 is higher 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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Principal's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Principal Financial Group reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,980,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,150,900 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached around 13,131,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no data for Scope 3 emissions was disclosed. Principal has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% decrease in gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 location-based carbon emissions by 2020, using 2010 as the baseline year. They have exceeded this target, achieving a 46% reduction against their 2019 baseline by 2023. Looking ahead, Principal has established a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 37.5% by 2035, with 2019 emissions as the new baseline. These initiatives align with industry standards and demonstrate Principal's commitment to addressing climate change through measurable and science-based targets. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices while maintaining transparency in its emissions data.

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Scope 1
6,557,000
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Scope 2
29,965,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Principal'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. This request for Principal 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.

Principal 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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