Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
Direct Line Insurance Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group 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).
Direct Line Insurance Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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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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 Direct Line Insurance Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Direct Line Insurance Group amounted to 6,966 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 Direct Line Insurance Group decreased by 22.44%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Direct Line Insurance Group were 4,500 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Direct Line Insurance Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 31.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,466 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Direct Line Insurance Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 62.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Direct Line Insurance Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Direct Line Insurance Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Direct Line Insurance Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group reported 258,517 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 Direct Line Insurance Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 258,517 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.89% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.11% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Direct Line Insurance Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Direct Line Insurance Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Direct Line Insurance Group disclose?
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 242,364 tCOâ‚‚e (93.75%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 7,100 tCOâ‚‚e (2.75%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 2,878 tCOâ‚‚e (1.11%)
Direct Line Insurance Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Direct Line Insurance Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Direct Line Insurance Group reported a total carbon footprint of 265,483 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.29% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Direct Line Insurance Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.7%.