Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

Common Name
Phoenix Group Holdings
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Employees
6,980
Ticker
PHNX
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Phoenix Group Holdings plc is a prominent type of financial services company engaged primarily in the acquisition and management of life insurance and pension funds. With a focus on the United Kingdom...

Phoenix Group Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings 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).

Phoenix Group Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Phoenix Group Holdings’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Phoenix Group Holdings's Annual Report 2024
a. Phoenix Group Holdings's Annual Report 2024
b. Phoenix Group Holdings's ClimateWise Report 2023
b. Phoenix Group Holdings's ClimateWise Report 2023

Insights into Phoenix Group Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Phoenix Group Holdings amounted to 4,568 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 Phoenix Group Holdings decreased by 27.37%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202407001.4 k2.1 k2.8 ktCO2e-9%-13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Phoenix Group Holdings were 2,111 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Phoenix Group Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,457 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Phoenix Group Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 44.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 36.28% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Phoenix Group Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Phoenix Group Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported 8,900 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 Phoenix Group Holdings includes a breakdown across 5 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

Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202402.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e+17%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 90.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Phoenix Group Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Phoenix Group Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Phoenix Group Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Phoenix Group Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported emissions for 5 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 Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,507 tCO₂e (50.64%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,310 tCO₂e (25.96%)
  • Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 951 tCO₂e (10.69%)

Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Upstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 8)(10.7%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(50.6%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(26.0%)

Insights into Phoenix Group Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,111 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,105 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Phoenix Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51001,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FABSQIG Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,085Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MWillis Towers WatsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,492 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,930Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MStandard CharteredYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,696 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,631Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MInvestecYear: 2025Scope 1: 216 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,738Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MFFFunding Circle HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 85 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$M3i GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 91 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,711Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MJanus Henderson GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,473Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MAAAberdeen GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,844Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MBBBridgepoint GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 30 tCO2eRevenue: $M 376Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MLegal & General GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,150Scope 1 Intensity: 0.37 tCO2e/$MAdmiral GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,110Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MNatWest GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MAvivaYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,437 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,855Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MSSSagaYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,647 tCO2eRevenue: $M 731Scope 1 Intensity: 150.02 tCO2e/$MBeazleyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8 tCO2eRevenue: $M 747Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MPrudentialYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,010Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MSt James's PlaceYear: 2024Scope 1: 597 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,446Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MLloyds Banking GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,345Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MQQQuilterYear: 2024Scope 1: 354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,808Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MBarclaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,949 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,913Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MParagon Banking GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 818 tCO2eRevenue: $M 645Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MPhoenix Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,105Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$M

How does Phoenix Group Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Phoenix Group Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings ranked 9 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Phoenix Group Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Phoenix Group Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 13,468 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Phoenix Group Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.24%. a

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