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PZU

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PZU, or Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń, is a leading insurance and financial services provider headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. Established in 1803, PZU has evolved into a cornerstone of the Polish insurance market, with a significant presence across Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates primarily in the insurance sector, offering a diverse range of products including life, health, and property insurance, as well as asset management services. PZU is renowned for its innovative approach to risk management and customer service, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, it is one of the largest insurers in Poland, boasting a robust portfolio and a commitment to sustainability. Over the years, PZU has achieved numerous milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in financial security.

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17

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

PZU's score of 17 is lower 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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PZU's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, PZU reported total carbon emissions of approximately 745,850 kg CO2e, which included 147,960 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,750 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 581,490 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed emissions data for 2023, but it has provided emissions intensity metrics, such as 2,610 kg CO2e per employee and 0.00022 kg CO2e per PLN million of consolidated assets. PZU has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of reduction commitments indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are derived directly from PZU's disclosures.

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2022
Scope 1
147,960
Scope 2
16,750
Scope 3
581,490

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PZU'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.

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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 PZU is in PL, which has a very high 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.

PZU 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
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RE 100
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