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Prudential plc

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Prudential plc, a leading international financial services group, is headquartered in Hong Kong and operates extensively across Asia, the UK, and the US. Founded in 1848, Prudential has established itself as a key player in the insurance and investment sectors, offering a diverse range of products including life insurance, asset management, and retirement solutions. With a strong focus on customer-centric innovation, Prudential distinguishes itself through its comprehensive financial planning services and robust investment strategies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a notable presence in emerging markets, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the industry. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and financial inclusion, Prudential plc continues to enhance its market position while adapting to the evolving needs of its clients.

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36

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 plc's score of 36 is higher than 88% 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 plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Prudential plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,318,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 3 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,108,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from investments, reached approximately 3,600,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Prudential's emissions were approximately 16,938,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 3, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,645,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of approximately 19,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 3, alongside Scope 1 emissions of about 1,481,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Prudential has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its operational emissions intensity, which has shown a decreasing trend, indicating a commitment to enhancing sustainability practices. Overall, Prudential plc's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,481,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
19,986,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
4,700,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prudential plc'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 plc is headquartered in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Prudential plc 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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