First American Financial Corp
First American Financial's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, First American 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).
First American Financial has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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 |
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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 First American Financial's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of First American Financial amounted to 20,845 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 First American Financial decreased by 9.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
First American Financial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are First American Financial's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of First American Financial were 1,015 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has First American Financial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, First American Financial's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 134.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), First American Financial's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are First American Financial's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, First American Financial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,764 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 19,830 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has First American Financial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), First American Financial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that First American Financial 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does First American Financial use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, First American Financial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
First American Financial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into First American Financial's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, First American Financial reported 15,023 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 First American Financial includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
First American Financial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are First American Financial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, First American Financial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,023 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.31% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.69% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has First American Financial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, First American Financial's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 18,000%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), First American Financial's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that First American Financial 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does First American Financial disclose?
In 2023, First American Financial reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of First American Financial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to First American Financial's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 12,123 tCOâ‚‚e (80.7%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,567 tCOâ‚‚e (10.43%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 929 tCOâ‚‚e (6.18%)
First American Financial's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into First American Financial's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, First American Financial reported a total carbon footprint of 35,868 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.12% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to First American Financial's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 55.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 41.88%.