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Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor, a prominent name in the insurance and professional services sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1884, the company has established itself as a leader in providing expert claims management, risk management, and insurance services across various regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. With a diverse portfolio, Charles Taylor offers unique solutions such as loss adjusting, insurance management, and consultancy services tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients. The firm is recognised for its commitment to innovation and excellence, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the industry. Notable achievements include significant growth through strategic acquisitions and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services, making Charles Taylor a key player in the global insurance landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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55

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Charles Taylor's score of 55 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Charles Taylor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Charles Taylor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,141,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 282,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, their emissions in Great Britain were approximately 4,275,300 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 196,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 164,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 4,118,260 kg CO2e. Charles Taylor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050. Their near-term targets include a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2034 from a 2019 baseline and a 97.7% reduction in Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, they plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 26.9% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, they aim for a 58.8% reduction by 2034 from a 2023 baseline. Long-term, Charles Taylor is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2023 baseline. These targets align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable practices in the financial services sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Charles Taylor'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.

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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 Charles Taylor is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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