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Validus Holdings, Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Validus Holdings, Ltd., a prominent player in the global reinsurance and insurance market, is headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative risk solutions across various sectors, including property, casualty, and specialty insurance. With a strong operational presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Validus is renowned for its unique approach to underwriting and risk management. The firm offers a diverse range of products and services, including reinsurance, insurance, and investment management, tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Notable achievements include its rapid growth and recognition for financial strength, positioning Validus as a trusted partner in the industry. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on client-centric solutions, Validus Holdings continues to shape the future of risk management.

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How does Validus Holdings, Ltd.'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.

22

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

Validus Holdings, Ltd.'s score of 22 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23%

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Validus Holdings, Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

Validus Holdings, Ltd., headquartered in Bermuda (BM), 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 RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its climate strategy, Validus Holdings has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives. However, emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., which is responsible for reporting its own emissions and sustainability efforts. This cascading of data suggests that Validus Holdings may align its climate commitments with those of RenaissanceRe, although specific details are not provided. In the broader context of the insurance and reinsurance industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate resilience. Validus Holdings, as part of this sector, is expected to engage in climate-related initiatives, although specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed at this time.

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2019
Scope 1
63,000
Scope 2
1,267,000
Scope 3
9,465,000

How Carbon Intensive is Validus Holdings, Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Validus Holdings, Ltd.'s primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Validus Holdings, Ltd.'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 Validus Holdings, Ltd. is in BM, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Validus Holdings, Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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 "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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2019
Business Travel
100%

Validus Holdings, Ltd.'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.

Validus Holdings, Ltd. 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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