Travelers Companies, Inc., commonly known as Travelers, is a leading provider of insurance and pension funding services, excluding compulsory social security services. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates extensively across the United States, offering a diverse range of products tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike.
Founded in 1853, Travelers has established itself as a cornerstone of the insurance industry, achieving significant milestones such as the introduction of innovative coverage options and risk management solutions. The company’s core offerings include property and casualty insurance, as well as various pension funding services, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and comprehensive coverage.
With a strong market position, Travelers is recognised for its financial stability and robust claims handling, making it a trusted choice for millions. Its dedication to innovation and risk assessment continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.
+29 vs industry average
Travelers’s score of 68 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Travelers's reported carbon emissions
Travelers, a US-based insurance and pension funding services company, reported its most recent emissions data for 2024. In 2024, total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 19,069,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 18,938,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel, were approximately 20,210,000 kg CO2e.
The company has a history of setting and exceeding its emission reduction targets. Travelers previously set a goal to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2020, against a 2011 baseline. By the end of 2020, they had exceeded this, achieving a 54% reduction. As of year-end 2024, Travelers reported a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions for owned operations compared to the 2011 baseline.
Furthermore, Travelers is committed to ambitious climate goals through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They have committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050, based on a 2019 baseline year. This includes near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and use of sold products by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Their long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050. These SBTi targets are aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
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Travelers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
The Travel Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
The Travel Corporation commits to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
The Travel Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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