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The Prudential Insurance Company of America Sustainability Profile

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The Prudential Insurance Company of America, commonly known as Prudential, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1875, Prudential has established itself as a key player in the insurance and investment sectors, with a strong presence across North America and significant operations in Asia and Europe. Prudential offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, annuities, retirement solutions, and asset management services. What sets Prudential apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, ensuring clients receive tailored financial strategies. With a robust market position, Prudential has garnered numerous accolades for its financial strength and reliability, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Prudential Insurance Company of America'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.

64

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

The Prudential Insurance Company of America's score of 64 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Prudential Insurance Company of America's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Prudential Financial, Inc.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from The Prudential Insurance Company of America, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from Prudential Financial, Inc. at a level 1 relationship. This means that any climate initiatives or targets may be aligned with those set by Prudential Financial, Inc., although specific details are not provided. In the context of the insurance industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate resilience, often committing to broader industry standards and frameworks. However, without specific data or commitments from The Prudential Insurance Company of America, it is challenging to assess its individual climate impact or reduction strategies.

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How Carbon Intensive is The Prudential Insurance Company of America's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is The Prudential Insurance Company of America'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 The Prudential Insurance Company of America is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Prudential Insurance Company of America's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 38% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
63%
Business Travel
22%
Employee Commuting
12%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

The Prudential Insurance Company of America'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.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America 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
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