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Arch Capital Sustainability Profile

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Arch Capital Group Ltd., commonly referred to as Arch Capital, is a leading global provider of insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance solutions. Headquartered in Bermuda, the company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a diverse clientele. Founded in 2001, Arch Capital has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth and expansion into various markets. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach to risk management, offering unique products and services that address the evolving needs of its customers. Arch Capital's commitment to excellence has positioned it as a key player in the insurance industry, with notable achievements in underwriting and claims management. With a strong focus on providing tailored solutions, Arch Capital continues to set itself apart in a competitive landscape.

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52

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Arch Capital's score of 52 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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Arch Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Arch Capital reported total carbon emissions of approximately 88,128,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,252,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,091,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 79,678,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and aims for net zero operations by 2030, which will involve purchasing carbon removal offsets for any remaining emissions. In 2023, Arch Capital's total emissions were about 84,809,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,443,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 2,091,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 77,952,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Arch Capital's emissions data is sourced directly from Arch Capital Group Ltd., with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, demonstrating a strong focus on sustainability and carbon reduction in its operations.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,008,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
5,775,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
8,876,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Arch Capital's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arch Capital's primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Arch Capital'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 Arch Capital is in BM, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Arch Capital's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Arch Capital's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 798% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Business Travel
15%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Arch Capital'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.

Arch Capital 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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