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updated 11 days ago

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company's score of 34 is higher than 60% 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 2,718,300 kg CO2e, comprising 2,088,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 621,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,195,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,455,300 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 740,100 kg CO2e. Wawanesa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from 2019 levels. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 25% reduction in these emissions across their investment portfolios by 2030 or earlier, based on 2021 levels. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. Wawanesa's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,972,900
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Scope 2
878,600
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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. This request for Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

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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