Prudential scores 32/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Prudential joint 533rd of 809 companies scored, and joint 9th of 10 in Insurance.
Prudential's emissions are rising across all scopes, with Scope 3 financed emissions jumping 51% from 2023 to 2024. Its only claimed reduction is intensity-based (WACI), not absolute. Coal divestment policy is weak by specialist NGO assessment. No SBTi commitment, no oil/gas exclusions, no binding phase-out timeline.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (6/10, 6/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (2/10, 3/10).
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Prudential is tied at the bottom of the insurance pack.
Among the 10 major insurance brands we've scored, Prudential is tied =9th of 10, with 1 other.
Prudential's score has moved from 41 to 32 across 2 recorded reviews — down 9 points.
v2.5.7 financed-emissions rule applied retroactively (record last scored before the rule): scale 0.82 -> 0.7, score 37 -> 32. No question marks changed.
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Prudential plc is a life and health insurance company founded in 1848, headquartered in London. It operates predominantly across Asia and Africa, with a focus on long-term savings and protection products. The company manages a large investment portfolio and is classified as a regional-dominant insurer within the broader insurance sector.
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