Assurant Inc
Assurant's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Assurant completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Assurant has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Assurant's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Assurant amounted to 13,534 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Assurant decreased by 9.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Assurant's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Assurant's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Assurant were 1,342 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Assurant reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Assurant's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 41.56%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Assurant's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Assurant's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Assurant reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,792 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 12,192 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Assurant reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Assurant's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 55.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Assurant's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Assurant 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Assurant use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Assurant reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Assurant's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Assurant's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Assurant reported 439,657 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Assurant includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 13 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Assurant's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Assurant's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Assurant reported total Scope 3 emissions of 439,657 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 81.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Assurant reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Assurant's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,669.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Assurant's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 83.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Assurant disclose?
In 2023, Assurant reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Assurant's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Assurant's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 307,585 tCOâ‚‚e (69.96%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 80,527 tCOâ‚‚e (18.32%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 32,806 tCOâ‚‚e (7.46%)
Assurant's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Assurant's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Assurant reported a total carbon footprint of 453,191 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 83.57% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Assurant's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.69%.