Royal London Sustainability Profile
Royal London, officially known as Royal London Group, is a prominent mutual insurance and investment company headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1861, it has grown to become one of the UK's largest life insurance and investment providers, serving millions of customers across the nation. The company operates primarily in the life insurance, pensions, and asset management sectors, offering a diverse range of products including life cover, retirement solutions, and investment funds. Royal London is distinguished by its commitment to mutuality, prioritising the interests of its members over shareholders. With a strong market position, Royal London has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in assets under management and recognition for its customer service excellence. Its focus on ethical investment and innovative financial solutions further solidifies its reputation in the industry.
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Royal London's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Royal London reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,639,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 229,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 53,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 30,639,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (26,620,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (1,117,000 kg CO2e). Royal London has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions in its direct operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in emissions from its investment portfolio by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. Furthermore, Royal London plans to achieve net zero carbon across its indirectly managed property assets by 2040. The company has also established a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 60% by 2025. These commitments reflect Royal London's proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability and carbon reduction. The emissions data is sourced directly from The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,262,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,802,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 57,640,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Royal London's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Royal London's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 47% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Royal London's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Royal London has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
