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Selective Insurance

Selective Insurance Group, Inc., commonly referred to as Selective Insurance, is a prominent player in the property and casualty insurance industry, headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey, USA. Founded in 1926, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Midwest. Selective Insurance offers a diverse range of insurance products, including personal, commercial, and specialty lines. What sets them apart is their commitment to tailored solutions and exceptional customer service, ensuring clients receive coverage that meets their unique needs. With a focus on innovation and risk management, Selective Insurance has garnered a solid market position, recognised for its financial strength and reliability. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted insurance provider in the United States.

DitchCarbon Score

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33

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

Selective Insurance's score of 33 is higher 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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Selective Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Selective Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,028,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,632,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,396,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction of about 12% in overall Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the 2019 baseline year, which had total emissions of approximately 6,217,000,000 kg CO2e. Selective Insurance has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2025). This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and minimising its carbon footprint. The company continues to focus on sustainable practices and initiatives to further enhance its environmental performance.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,690,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,527,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Selective Insurance'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 Selective Insurance 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.

Selective Insurance 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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