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Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, commonly referred to as Wawanesa, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in California. Established in 1896, the company has a rich history of providing reliable insurance solutions across major operational regions, including Canada and the United States. Wawanesa offers a diverse range of products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and competitive pricing. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest mutual insurance companies in North America, reflecting its strong market position and customer trust. With a focus on community and mutuality, Wawanesa continues to innovate within the insurance sector, ensuring tailored coverage for its clients.

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31

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company's score of 31 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,088,800 kg CO2e, comprising 775,200 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 49,800 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 1,263,900 kg CO2e from stationary combustion (Scope 1). Additionally, their Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to about 621,300 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 2,710,200 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Wawanesa has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2019 to 2023, the company has achieved a significant reduction in total emissions, decreasing from about 3,972,900 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure. This reflects a proactive approach to climate action, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Wawanesa's emissions data primarily covers Scope 1 and Scope 2, with no reported Scope 3 emissions. The company continues to focus on sustainability and climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for carbon management.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,972,900
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
878,600
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company'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. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is headquartered in CA, 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.

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company 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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