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Cathay Financial Holding Co

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Cathay Financial Holding Co., often referred to as Cathay Holdings, is a prominent financial services conglomerate headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 2000, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the financial industry, with significant operations across Asia and beyond. Cathay Financial Holding Co. primarily operates in the insurance, banking, and asset management sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of individual and corporate clients. Its unique approach combines innovative financial solutions with a strong commitment to customer service, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a solid market position, Cathay Holdings has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its robust financial performance and commitment to sustainable practices. The company continues to strengthen its reputation as a leader in the financial services landscape, driven by a focus on growth and excellence.

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49

Industry Average

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28

Industry Benchmark

Cathay Financial Holding Co's score of 49 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cathay Financial Holding Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cathay Financial Holding Co., based in Taiwan (TW), reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 48,910,530 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined (market-based) and 57,631,280 kg CO2e (location-based). Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 4,031,190 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 44,879,340 kg CO2e (market-based) and 53,600,090 kg CO2e (location-based). For Scope 3 emissions, the company disclosed a total of approximately 171,546,620 kg CO2e, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (about 171,546,620 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 30,146,820 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 9,393,070 kg CO2e). Cathay Financial Holding Co. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2015 baseline by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which covers 46% of its total investment and lending activities by monetary value as of 2020. The company is committed to maintaining a trajectory consistent with the 1.5°C climate scenario, targeting annual reductions of 4.2% in emissions from 2020 to 2025. This comprehensive approach underscores Cathay Financial Holding Co.'s dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
883,910
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
11,942,010
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
-
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cathay Financial Holding Co'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 Cathay Financial Holding Co is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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