Prudential PLC

Common Name
Prudential
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Employees
15,030
Ticker
PRU
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Prudential plc is a global financial services company specializing in life and health insurance, as well as asset management solutions. Founded in 1848, the company operates primarily across Asia and ...

Prudential's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Prudential has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 intensity-based targets, 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 Prudential ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Weighted Average Carbon Intensity / Portfolio Companies (WACI)
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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 Prudential's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Prudential 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 Prudential have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Prudential has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Prudential's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 2.2 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in 2016.

Prudential has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.

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

20162024203000.551.11.652.2BaselineCurrent (-78%)Target 2030 (-25%)

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

As of 2024, Prudential has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

Prudential's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Weighted Average Carbon Intensity / Portfolio Companies (WACI) in 2019.

As of 2024, Prudential is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 97.73% of the planned reduction.

Prudential's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20192024203000000BaselineCurrent (-54%)
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