- Climate change poses significant risks to assets, insurance liabilities, operations, and regulatory compliance.
- Data and model limitations make it difficult to accurately assess the financial impact of climate risks.
- The pace and volume of new climate-related regulation pose compliance challenges.
- Covid-19 pandemic impacted operations and employee engagement.
Prudential plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Prudential plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 51.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 43.2K tCO2e/year (market based); Scope 3: 2.2K tCO2e/year. 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
51.0K tCO2e/year
2020
Water Usage
170.6K m3/year (excluding Africa)
2020
Waste
749 tons/year (UK and US)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 5.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 43.2K tCO2e/year (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 51.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 56.4K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market basis) declined by 13.4 percent to 48,840 tCO2e.
- 34 energy efficiency and behavioral change projects carried out in Asia, with a combined estimated saving of 895 tCO2e per year.
- Eight waste reduction initiatives implemented in Asia.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Become net carbon neutral across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Making health and financial security accessibleStewarding the human impacts of climate changeBuilding social capital