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Prudential Financial

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Prudential Financial, often referred to simply as Prudential, is a leading financial services company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1848, Prudential has evolved into a global powerhouse, primarily operating in the insurance and investment sectors. With a strong presence in key markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, retirement solutions, and asset management services. Prudential is renowned for its innovative approach to financial planning, providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into emerging markets and a commitment to sustainable investing. As a trusted name in the industry, Prudential continues to uphold its reputation for reliability and excellence, making it a preferred choice for individuals and businesses seeking comprehensive financial solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Prudential Financial's score of 51 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Prudential Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Prudential Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,010,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 12,776,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,884,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 410,100,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2060. This commitment reflects Prudential's dedication to sustainability and aligns with global efforts to combat climate change. The company has been actively disclosing its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact and progress towards its reduction targets.

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2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
7,836,000
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Scope 2
67,070,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
11,945,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prudential Financial'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. Prudential Financial is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Prudential Financial 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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