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Definity Financial Corp

Common Name
Definity Financial
Country
Canada
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Employees
3,462
Ticker
DFY
Exchange
TMX Group Inc.
Description
Definity Financial Corp. is a prominent insurance provider that operates in the financial services sector, with a primary focus on offering comprehensive insurance solutions. The company specializes i...

Definity Financial's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Definity Financial 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).

Definity Financial has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
1,266a
1,277a
1,165a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
604a
592a
631a
Location-Based
919a
896a
912a
Total Scope 3
1,059,311a
435,711a
104,156a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.4041a
0.4174a
0.5266a
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a. Definity Financial's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Definity Financial's Climate Assessment Report 2022

Insights into Definity Financial's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Definity Financial amounted to 2,185 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).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Definity Financial increased by 0.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Definity Financial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202405001 k1.5 k2 ktCO2e-13%-26%+10%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Definity Financial's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Definity Financial were 1,266 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Definity Financial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Definity Financial's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Definity Financial's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Definity Financial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Definity Financial's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Definity Financial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 604 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 919 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Definity Financial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Definity Financial's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 115.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Definity Financial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Definity Financial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Definity Financial use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Definity Financial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Definity Financial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402505007501 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Definity Financial's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Definity Financial reported 1,059,311 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Definity Financial includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Definity Financial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+4%+27%+318%+143%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Definity Financial's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Definity Financial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,059,311 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 2.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Definity Financial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Definity Financial's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,250.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Definity Financial's Scope 3 emissions increased by 143.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Definity Financial disclose?

In 2024, Definity Financial reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Definity Financial's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Definity Financial's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 1,036,132 tCO₂e (97.81%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 18,795 tCO₂e (1.77%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,574 tCO₂e (0.15%)

Definity Financial's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(97.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(1.8%)

Insights into Definity Financial’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Definity Financial reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,266 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,133 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.4 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Definity Financial's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505002,00020,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Unipol AssicurazioniYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,062 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,712Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MSamsung Fire & Marine InsuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,881Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MCincinnati FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,273 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MQBE Insurance GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,746Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MW. R. BerkleyYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MSompo HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,857Scope 1 Intensity: 1.17 tCO2e/$MMS&AD Insurance Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,858Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MPICCYear: 2024Scope 1: 650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 82,248Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MPICC Property and CasualtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 182 tCO2eRevenue: $M 65,118Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MAllstateYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 63,513Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MTravelers CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,430Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MTokio Marine HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,517 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,758Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MProgressiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,281 tCO2eRevenue: $M 75,335Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MChubbYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,246 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,155Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$MRLIYear: 2023Scope 1: 304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,524Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MDirect Line Insurance GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,015Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MSunshine Insurance GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,045Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MDB InsuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,742Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MHanover Insurance GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,216Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MZhongAnYear: 2024Scope 1: 571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,595Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MGjensidige ForsikringYear: 2024Scope 1: 434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,578Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MQualitas ControladoraYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,544Scope 1 Intensity: 4.10 tCO2e/$MSelective Insurance GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,232Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MHiscoxYear: 2024Scope 1: 549 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,675Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MIntact FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,366Scope 1 Intensity: 0.47 tCO2e/$MDefinity FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,133Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$M

How does Definity Financial's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Definity Financial reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.43, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Definity Financial rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Definity Financial ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Definity Financial is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Definity Financial's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Definity Financial reported a total carbon footprint of 1,061,496 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 142.41% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Definity Financial's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.12%.a

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