Royal London
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.
+51 vs industry average
Royal London’s score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Royal London's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Royal London reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,009,000 kg CO2e, comprising 211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 44,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 38,009,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Royal London plans to reduce emissions from its investment portfolio by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. The organisation also targets a 60% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2025. Furthermore, it aims to achieve net zero carbon across its indirectly managed property assets by 2040. These commitments reflect Royal London's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations. The emissions data is sourced from The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, ensuring accuracy and accountability in their reporting.
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Royal London’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2025
60% reduction in Scope 1
Our target is to reduce scope 1 emissions by 60% by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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