Prudential PLC
Prudential's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Prudential 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).
Prudential has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Prudential's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Prudential amounted to 18,529 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Prudential decreased by 9.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Prudential's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Prudential's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Prudential were 1,562 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Prudential reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Prudential's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 78.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Prudential's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 25.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Prudential's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Prudential reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,773 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 16,967 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Prudential reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Prudential's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 65.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Prudential's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Prudential 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Prudential use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Prudential reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Prudential's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Prudential's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Prudential reported 5,449,245 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 2024 disclosure of Prudential includes a breakdown across 1 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.
Prudential's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Prudential's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Prudential reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,449,245 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Prudential reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Prudential's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 87,115.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Prudential's Scope 3 emissions increased by 50.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Prudential disclose?
In 2024, Prudential reported emissions for 1 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 Prudential's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Prudential's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 5,431,950 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Prudential's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Prudential's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Prudential reported a total carbon footprint of 5,467,774 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 50.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Prudential's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.31%.