Manulife Financial Corporation, commonly known as Manulife, is a leading international financial services group headquartered in Canada. Established in 1887, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the insurance and investment sectors, with significant operations across North America and Asia. Manulife offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, health insurance, and wealth management solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative technology. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top insurers in Canada and making notable strides in the Asian market. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Manulife continues to evolve, ensuring it meets the changing needs of its clients while maintaining a legacy of trust and reliability.
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In 2024, Manulife reported total carbon emissions of approximately 205,595,000 kg CO2e, comprising 123,897,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 85,357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were about 242,642,000 kg CO2e (140,202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 102,442,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across these scopes since 2021, with a notable commitment to achieving a net zero investment portfolio for its General Account by 2050, initiated in 2023. Manulife's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and it has set long-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with global climate change mitigation efforts. The company is on track to meet its commitments, although it has faced challenges in achieving short-term targets. Overall, Manulife's climate strategy focuses on significant reductions in its carbon footprint, with a clear commitment to sustainability and responsible investment practices.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 14,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 126,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Manulife is participating in some 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.