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Selective Insurance Sustainability Profile

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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.

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46

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Selective Insurance's score of 46 is higher than 64% 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 2024, Selective Insurance reported total emissions of approximately 5,116,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,226,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,890,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction of about 12% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2022 compared to the 2019 baseline year. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, specifically aiming for completion between 2023 and 2025. Selective Insurance's emissions data is sourced directly from Selective Insurance Group, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. Overall, Selective Insurance demonstrates a commitment to climate action through its reduction initiatives and targets, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions management.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,690,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,527,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Selective Insurance's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Selective Insurance's primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Selective Insurance's Location?

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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.

Selective Insurance'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.

Selective Insurance 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.

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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