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Unum Group, commonly referred to as Unum, is a leading provider of insurance and pension funding services headquartered in the United States. Established in 1848, the company has a long-standing history in delivering innovative employee benefits solutions across North America and the United Kingdom.
Specialising in group disability, life, and absence management insurance, Unum’s core offerings are distinguished by their tailored approach and comprehensive coverage options. The company’s expertise in risk management and claims administration has positioned it as a notable player within the industry, recognised for its stability and customer-centric services. With a strong market presence and a commitment to supporting organisations and individuals, Unum continues to be a key figure in the insurance and pension funding sector.
-4 vs industry average
Unum’s score of 35 is lower than 47% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Unum, a US-based company in the insurance and pension funding services industry, has reported its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
For 2025, Unum's reported Scope 1 emissions were 6,219,000 kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 2 emissions were 10,265,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 5,929,000 kg CO2e, with location-based Scope 2 emissions at 10,050,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 5,823,000 kg CO2e and location-based Scope 2 emissions of 8,693,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, Unum's Scope 1 emissions were 6,273,000 kg CO2e, location-based Scope 2 emissions were 8,576,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 19,041,000 kg CO2e. Looking back to 2021, Scope 1 emissions were 8,022,000 kg CO2e, location-based Scope 2 emissions were 9,370,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 11,290,000 kg CO2e.
In 2020, Unum reported Scope 1 emissions of 5,336,000 kg CO2e, location-based Scope 2 emissions of 16,932,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 10,375,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were 6,686,000 kg CO2e, location-based Scope 2 emissions were 20,342,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 33,490,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were 7,719,000 kg CO2e, location-based Scope 2 emissions were 22,422,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 33,832,000 kg CO2e.
Unum's climate performance data is sourced directly from Unum Group. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or commitments through initiatives like SBTi.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Unum yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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