- Elevated industrywide catastrophe losses
- Difficult personal lines operating environment
- Unavailable or inconsistent GHG emissions data for a substantial majority of segments of our investment portfolio
- Cyber threats
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Travelers Companies, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 38.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 19.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 19.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.8K tCO2e/year (business travel only). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
38.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
7% of total energy use
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 19.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.8K tCO2e/year (business travel only) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 38.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 38.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 33.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 35.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 51.7K tCO2e/year (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 54% Reduction in the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions for owned operations since 2011
- Funded the planting or conservation of more than five million trees in 17 U.S. states and Canada through our partnership with American Forests and the U.S. chapter of 1t.org
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Fund the planting or conservation of another 750,000 trees by Earth Day 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Become carbon neutral across our owned operations by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Business Strategy & Competitive AdvantagesCapital & Risk ManagementClimate StrategyCommunityCustomer ExperienceData Privacy & CybersecurityDisaster Preparedness & ResponseDiversity & InclusionEco-Efficient OperationsEthics & Responsible Business PracticesGovernance PracticesHuman Capital ManagementInnovationInvestment ManagementPublic PolicySafety & Health