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Gjensidige

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA, commonly known as Gjensidige, is a leading insurance company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Established in 1816, Gjensidige has a rich history and has evolved into a prominent player in the Nordic insurance market, providing a wide range of services across Norway and other major regions in Scandinavia. Specialising in general insurance, Gjensidige offers products such as property, casualty, and health insurance, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as one of Norway's largest insurers, recognised for its financial stability and commitment to sustainability. Gjensidige continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses seeking reliable insurance coverage.

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72

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

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Gjensidige's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Gjensidige reported total carbon emissions of approximately 501,408,000 kg CO2e. This includes 434,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 438,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 500,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 528,674,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 319,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 340,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 528,015,000 kg CO2e. Gjensidige has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 75% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2050. Specific targets include a 90% reduction in emissions from their own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, with residual emissions to be carbon offset. The company is committed to aligning its strategies with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has pledged to adapt its investment portfolios to meet global net zero emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect Gjensidige's dedication to sustainability and responsible investment practices within the financial sector.

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Scope 2
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000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
1,475,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gjensidige'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Gjensidige is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gjensidige is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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