Hiscox Ltd

Common Name
Hiscox
Country
Bermuda
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Employees
3,000
Ticker
HSX
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Hiscox Ltd. is a prominent insurance company that specializes in underwriting a diverse range of insurance products. Primarily known for its expertise in providing insurance solutions to a niche marke...

Hiscox's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2023, Hiscox has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Hiscox ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Hiscox's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2023, Hiscox has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Hiscox have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2023, Hiscox has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Hiscox's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 1,725.9 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.

As of 2023, Hiscox is on track to meet its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 31.74% of the planned reduction.

Hiscox's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20202023203004509001.35 k1.8 kBaselineCurrent (-16%)Target 2030 (-50%)

Does Hiscox have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2023, Hiscox has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

Hiscox's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 8.91 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in 2020.

As of 2023, Hiscox is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 98.88% of the planned reduction.

Hiscox's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

202020232030036912BaselineCurrent (-25%)
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