Unum
Unum Group, commonly referred to as Unum, is a leading provider of employee benefits headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1848, the company has established a strong presence across North America and the UK, specialising in disability, life, and critical illness insurance. Unum is renowned for its innovative approach to benefits solutions, offering unique products that cater to the diverse needs of employers and employees alike. With a commitment to enhancing workplace wellbeing, Unum has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its customer service excellence and a robust financial standing. The company’s core offerings, such as short-term and long-term disability insurance, stand out for their comprehensive coverage and tailored support, positioning Unum as a trusted partner in the employee benefits industry.
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Unum's score of 40 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Unum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Unum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,540,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 5,823,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,702,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 19,556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For the US specifically, emissions were about 19,556,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,608,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 7,437,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Comparatively, in 2022, Unum's total emissions in the US were approximately 17,969,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for further commitment in this area. Unum's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon output, with disclosures across all three scopes, but the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,686,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,342,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,490,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Unum is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
