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Financial Intermediation
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World Financial Group, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG), headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in insurance and investment solutions. Founded in 2001, WFG has established a significant presence across North America, providing a range of financial products and services designed to empower individuals and families in achieving their financial goals. WFG's core offerings include life insurance, retirement planning, and wealth management, distinguished by a commitment to personalised service and financial education. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to financial literacy, positioning itself as a leader in the market. With a focus on building a diverse network of agents, World Financial Group continues to expand its reach and impact, making financial security accessible to a broader audience.

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How does World Financial Group, Inc.'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.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

World Financial Group, Inc.'s score of 51 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

73%

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World Financial Group, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Aegon Ltd.

World Financial Group, Inc., headquartered in the US, 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 Aegon Ltd., and any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from this parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, World Financial Group, Inc. aligns with initiatives from Aegon Ltd., which may include targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and disclosures to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been detailed in the available information. Given the lack of direct emissions data and specific climate commitments from World Financial Group, Inc., it is essential to consider the broader context of its parent company's sustainability efforts. The absence of reported emissions suggests a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding climate impact.

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20192021202220232024
Scope 1
4,539,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
26,347,000
000,000
00,000,000
000,000
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Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000
-
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is World Financial Group, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. World Financial Group, Inc.'s primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is World Financial Group, Inc.'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 World Financial Group, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

World Financial Group, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

World Financial Group, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 31% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
100%

World Financial Group, Inc.'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.

World Financial Group, Inc. 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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