Hiscox
Hiscox Ltd, a leading specialist insurer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1901, Hiscox has established a strong reputation in the insurance industry, focusing on providing tailored coverage for businesses and individuals. The company is renowned for its core products, including professional indemnity, property, and liability insurance, which are designed to meet the unique needs of various sectors. Hiscox distinguishes itself through its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative underwriting practices. With a robust market position, Hiscox has received numerous accolades for its performance and reliability, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the insurance landscape.
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Hiscox's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hiscox reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,190,900 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 549,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,029,400 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 22,612,100 kg CO2e. In the UK, Hiscox's emissions for the same year were about 3,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 442,500 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 65000 kg CO2e (market-based). Comparatively, in 2023, Hiscox's global emissions were about 25,914,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 adjusted baseline as a reference point. This commitment reflects Hiscox's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Hiscox's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are specific to Hiscox Ltd. The company is actively working towards its reduction goals, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility within the insurance sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,916,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,906,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Hiscox 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.
