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W R Berkley

W. R. Berkley Corporation, commonly referred to as Berkley, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America and Europe. Berkley is renowned for its specialty insurance and reinsurance services, focusing on areas such as commercial lines, excess and surplus lines, and alternative risk transfer. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, Berkley offers unique products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth and a robust market position, making it one of the leading providers in the sector. Berkley's dedication to underwriting excellence and risk management sets it apart in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does W R Berkley'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.

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

W R Berkley's score of 25 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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W R Berkley's reported carbon emissions

W R Berkley, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions in 2023, totalling approximately 26,143,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 16,772,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, W R Berkley has also reported emissions, with 2022 figures indicating a total of about 23,625,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,435,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The trend in emissions suggests a focus on monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint, although no formal reduction targets have been established. Overall, W R Berkley's emissions data reflects their ongoing efforts to understand and manage their environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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202120222023
Scope 1
5,393,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
18,487,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. W R Berkley'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. W R Berkley is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

W R Berkley is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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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