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Union Assurance Sustainability Profile

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Union Assurance, a prominent player in the insurance industry, is headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK) and has established a strong presence across the region. Founded in 1987, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted provider of life and general insurance solutions. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Union Assurance offers unique services such as life insurance, health coverage, and investment plans tailored to meet the needs of its clients. The company is recognised for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative insurance solutions, which have earned it a reputable market position. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Union Assurance continues to make strides in the insurance sector, reflecting its dedication to enhancing the financial security of individuals and businesses alike.

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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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Union Assurance's score of 25 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

40%

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Union Assurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Union Assurance, headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,639,700 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 53,290 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (51,745 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (1,553 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, attributed to purchased electricity, accounted for around 744,370 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling approximately 842,030 kg CO2e, with employee commuting contributing about 487,309 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 966,500 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 47,460 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 836,810 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 82,230 kg CO2e. Union Assurance has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, John Keells Holdings PLC, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting. The company is currently not participating in any specific climate initiatives such as SBTi or CDP, nor has it made any formal climate pledges.

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2018202020212023
Scope 1
93,170
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00,000
00,000
Scope 2
885,480
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
447,640
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000,000
00,000

How Carbon Intensive is Union Assurance's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union Assurance'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Union Assurance's Location?

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Very high
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 Union Assurance is in LK, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Union Assurance's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Union Assurance's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 45% last year and decreased by approximately 82% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 9% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 2% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Employee Commuting
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Union Assurance'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.

Union Assurance 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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Updated 5 days ago

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