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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

How does Selective Insurance's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

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

Selective Insurance's score of 25 is higher than 74% 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 about 2,632,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,396,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 5,493,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Selective Insurance has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with 2022 emissions being about 5,493,000,000 kg CO2e, down from approximately 5,206,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 5,223,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. As a major player in the insurance industry, Selective Insurance's emissions profile reflects the broader challenges faced by companies in managing their carbon outputs while striving for sustainability. The absence of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential growth in their climate commitments.

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Scope 1
2,690,000,000
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Scope 2
3,527,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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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. Selective Insurance is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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