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QBE Holdings, Inc.

QBE Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the insurance and reinsurance industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. QBE is renowned for its comprehensive range of insurance products and services, which encompass property, casualty, and specialty lines, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, QBE Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards that underscore its market position. The company's unique approach combines local expertise with global resources, enabling it to deliver customised solutions that stand out in a competitive landscape. As a trusted name in the insurance sector, QBE continues to build on its legacy of excellence and reliability.

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59

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

QBE Holdings, Inc.'s score of 59 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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QBE Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, QBE Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,862,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,746,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,413,000 kg CO2e (with 188,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 12,703,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from business travel (about 7,123,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 6,320,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, QBE's total emissions were about 31,191,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 3,329,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This reduction reflects a commitment to improving sustainability practices, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. QBE's emissions data from earlier years shows a consistent effort to monitor and report on their carbon footprint, with total emissions of about 28,078,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 15,823,000 kg CO2e in 2021. However, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available, suggesting that while QBE is tracking emissions, they may need to establish more formal commitments to climate action.

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13,770,000
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8,466,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. QBE Holdings, Inc.'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 QBE Holdings, Inc. 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.

QBE Holdings, Inc. 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
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