Travelers Companies, Inc., commonly known as Travelers, is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance headquartered in New York City, US. Founded in 1853, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in the United States and Canada. Specialising in a diverse range of insurance products, including personal, commercial, and specialty lines, Travelers is renowned for its innovative risk management solutions and exceptional customer service. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being listed on the Fortune 500 and consistently earning high ratings for financial strength. With a commitment to leveraging technology and data analytics, Travelers stands out in the insurance industry, ensuring tailored coverage that meets the evolving needs of its clients. Its market position is further solidified by a reputation for reliability and a robust claims handling process.
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In 2024, Travelers reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,007,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,069,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 20,210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 38,635,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,586,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 19,049,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 17,129,000 kg CO2e. Travelers has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, having set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2020, based on a 2011 baseline. By the end of 2020, the company exceeded this goal, achieving a 54% reduction. As of 2024, Travelers has further improved its performance, reporting a total reduction of 55% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2011. The company is committed to long-term sustainability, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with interim targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Travelers' dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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2011 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,436,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 47,167,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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