Hiscox
Hiscox Ltd, a leading specialist insurer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1901, Hiscox has established a strong reputation in the insurance industry, focusing on providing tailored coverage for businesses and individuals. The company is renowned for its core products, including professional indemnity, property, and liability insurance, which are designed to meet the unique needs of various sectors. Hiscox distinguishes itself through its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative underwriting practices. With a robust market position, Hiscox has received numerous accolades for its performance and reliability, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the insurance landscape.
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Hiscox's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hiscox reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,190,900 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 549,400 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,029,400 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 22,612,100 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of indirect emissions in their overall carbon footprint. For the UK operations in 2024, Hiscox's emissions were approximately 941,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 442,500 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 65,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This data indicates a comprehensive approach to tracking emissions across different scopes. Hiscox has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 adjusted baseline. This commitment reflects a proactive stance towards climate action and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures are specific to Hiscox's operations. The company continues to focus on transparency and accountability in its climate commitments, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact effectively.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,916,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,906,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Hiscox is not participating in any 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.
