Aflac Incorporated, commonly known as Aflac, is a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, with its headquarters located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded in 1955, Aflac has established itself as a pioneer in the insurance industry, particularly known for its innovative accident and health insurance products. The company primarily focuses on providing financial protection through policies that cover unexpected medical expenses, offering unique features such as cash benefits directly to policyholders. Aflac's commitment to customer service and its strong market presence have earned it a notable position, consistently ranking among the top supplemental insurers in the nation. With a reputation for reliability and a robust portfolio of services, Aflac continues to support millions of Americans in navigating their healthcare costs.
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In 2023, Aflac's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 218,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 208,401,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 3,499,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,562,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In the US specifically, Aflac reported Scope 1 emissions of about 3,494,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,705,000 kg CO2e. Aflac has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 from a 2007 baseline. This target encompasses all operations in the US and Japan, with a notable achievement of a 93.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2007 to 2022. Furthermore, Aflac is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives reflect Aflac's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals.
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2007 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,683,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 33,523,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Aflac Way is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.