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April Sustainability Profile

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April, officially known as April Group, is a prominent player in the insurance and risk management industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1988, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America and Asia. April Group is renowned for its innovative insurance solutions, particularly in the fields of health, travel, and property insurance. With a commitment to customer-centric services, April distinguishes itself through tailored insurance products that cater to diverse client needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its global footprint and enhancing its digital service offerings. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, April Group continues to solidify its market position as a trusted provider of comprehensive insurance solutions.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

April's score of 24 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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April's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, April's total carbon emissions reached approximately 4,968,870,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 11,210,627,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,122,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 5,029,110,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (approximately 295,652,000 kg CO2e), business travel (about 3,386,000 kg CO2e), and processing of sold products (approximately 2,202,904,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, total emissions were slightly higher at about 5,069,908,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 8,079,104,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 5,103,147,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. April has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease product carbon emissions intensity by 25% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline of 0.62 tCO2e per tonne of product processed. This target is applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is currently a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd, which influences its emissions data and sustainability initiatives. Overall, April's commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.

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Scope 1
1,480,472,740
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is April's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. April's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

April's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

April's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 3% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 29% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Processing of Sold Products
47%
Purchased Goods and Services
20%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
13%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
11%
Capital Goods
6%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

April'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.

April 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
Reduction Actions

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