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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 2 months ago

Pension Insurance Sustainability Profile

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Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the pension insurance industry, specialising in the management and de-risking of pension schemes. Founded in 2006, PIC has rapidly established itself as a trusted partner for pension trustees and sponsors, focusing on securing member benefits through innovative insurance solutions. With a strong presence across the UK, PIC offers a range of core services, including buy-ins and buy-outs, which uniquely position the company to mitigate risks associated with pension liabilities. Notable achievements include significant growth in assets under management and a commitment to responsible investment practices. As a market leader, Pension Insurance Corporation continues to set benchmarks in the industry, ensuring financial security for pension members while enhancing the stability of pension schemes.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Pension Insurance's score of 50 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

69%

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Pension Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pension Insurance Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,619,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 32,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 400,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 7,619,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily related to investments. The organization has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040. This commitment reflects a long-term strategy to address climate change and reduce their carbon footprint. Pension Insurance Corporation's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Pension Insurance Corporation plc, which provides a comprehensive view of their environmental impact. The organization is actively working towards these targets, as outlined in their latest sustainability reports.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
94,300
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
116,500
00,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Pension Insurance's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Pension Insurance's Location?

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Very high
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 Pension Insurance is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pension Insurance's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pension Insurance's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2022, 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 "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Investments
100%

Pension Insurance'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.

Pension Insurance 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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