- Scope 3 emissions reporting complexity
- Increased emissions due to return to office and increased travel
Lincoln Financial Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Lincoln Financial Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 107.7K tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 3.5K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 5.5K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 98.8K tCO2e/year (2022). 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
107.7K tCO2e/year (2022)
2022
Waste
1.4K tons/year (2022)
2022
Energy Use
64.2K MWh/year (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 3.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 98.8K tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 107.7K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 25.7K tonnes CO2e/year |
| 2019 | 40.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 40.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 47.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 26% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- 21% reduction in paper purchase
- On track to reach 2025 target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% compared to 2019
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 25% by 2025 compared to 2019 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionCommunity EngagementEmployee ExperienceResponsible InvestingGovernance