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PZU

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

PZU's score of 17 is lower than 95% 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 745,850,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 147,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,750,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 581,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed emissions data for 2023, and there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their recent reports. PZU's emissions intensity metrics indicate that in 2022, the emissions per employee for Scope 1 and 2 were about 2,610 kg CO2e, while emissions per PLN million of consolidated assets were approximately 0.00022 kg CO2e. These figures highlight the company's operational impact relative to its workforce and financial performance. Despite the lack of specific reduction initiatives or targets, PZU's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting and transparency. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its broader environmental strategy.

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2022
Scope 1
147,960,000
Scope 2
16,750,000
Scope 3
581,490,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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 PZU is in PL, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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