Beazley plc, a leading specialist insurer, is headquartered in London, GB, and operates across key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1986, Beazley has established itself in the insurance industry with a focus on providing innovative solutions in areas such as cyber liability, professional indemnity, and marine insurance. Renowned for its unique approach to underwriting, Beazley combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to customer service, ensuring tailored coverage for diverse client needs. The company has achieved notable market recognition, consistently ranking among the top players in the Lloyd's of London market. With a strong emphasis on risk management and a proactive stance on emerging threats, Beazley continues to set benchmarks in the insurance sector.
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In 2024, Beazley reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,723,150 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 7,540 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 812,780 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,620,550 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In the UK, their Scope 2 emissions were about 19,670 kg CO2e, with a market-based total of 12,030 kg CO2e. Beazley has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor documented any formal climate pledges. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by their detailed disclosures in annual reports and sustainability documents.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 34,170 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,047,310 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,124,740 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Beazley's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Beazley 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.
