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Tower

Tower Insurance, commonly referred to as Tower, is a prominent insurance provider headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1869, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the insurance industry, including its transition to a publicly listed entity. Tower primarily operates in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, offering a comprehensive range of insurance products, including home, contents, and motor vehicle insurance. What sets Tower apart is its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative digital services, ensuring a seamless experience for policyholders. With a strong market position, Tower has garnered recognition for its reliability and responsiveness, making it a trusted choice for many New Zealanders. The company continues to adapt to changing market dynamics, reinforcing its status as a leader in the insurance sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Tower's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Tower's score of 57 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tower's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tower's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 1,161,000 kg CO2e, comprising 160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 859,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2023, when emissions were about 514,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 165,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 166,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 183,000 kg CO2e. Tower has committed to a science-based reduction target of 21% over five years, starting from a 2020 baseline of 551,000 kg CO2e. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for substantial reductions by 2025. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
169,000
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Scope 2
180,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
202,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tower's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tower is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Tower 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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