Travelers Companies, Inc., commonly known as Travelers, is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance headquartered in New York City, US. Founded in 1853, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in the United States and Canada. Specialising in a diverse range of insurance products, including personal, commercial, and specialty lines, Travelers is renowned for its innovative risk management solutions and exceptional customer service. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being listed on the Fortune 500 and consistently earning high ratings for financial strength. With a commitment to leveraging technology and data analytics, Travelers stands out in the insurance industry, ensuring tailored coverage that meets the evolving needs of its clients. Its market position is further solidified by a reputation for reliability and a robust claims handling process.
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Travelers's score of 70 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Travelers reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside 20,210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 38,635,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and 17,129,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Over the years, Travelers has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 54% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2020, surpassing its initial target of 40% based on a 2011 baseline. Travelers has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, including a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company aims for a 46.2% reduction in these emissions by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a broader range of indirect emissions, Travelers is committed to a 27.5% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, The Travelers Companies, Inc., ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across the corporate family.
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2011 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,436,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 47,167,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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