Unum Sustainability Profile
Unum Group, commonly referred to as Unum, is a leading provider of employee benefits headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1848, the company has established a strong presence across North America and the UK, specialising in disability, life, and critical illness insurance. Unum is renowned for its innovative approach to benefits solutions, offering unique products that cater to the diverse needs of employers and employees alike. With a commitment to enhancing workplace wellbeing, Unum has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its customer service excellence and a robust financial standing. The company’s core offerings, such as short-term and long-term disability insurance, stand out for their comprehensive coverage and tailored support, positioning Unum as a trusted partner in the employee benefits industry.
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Unum's score of 53 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Unum's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Unum's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 32,391,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,411,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,675,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,305,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from the previous year's total of approximately 32,601,000 kg CO2e in 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were 5,608,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 7,437,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 19,556,000 kg CO2e. Unum has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company is actively engaged in sustainability practices and has reported its emissions data transparently through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Unum Group independently reports its carbon footprint. Overall, Unum's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its detailed emissions reporting, although it currently lacks formal reduction targets.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,719,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,422,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,832,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Unum's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Unum's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 45% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 55% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 30% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Unum'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.
Unum 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.
