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Cathay Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.

Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the insurance industry, is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan (TW). Established in 1962, the company has grown to become one of the largest life insurers in the region, offering a diverse range of financial products and services. Its core offerings include life insurance, health insurance, and investment-linked policies, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. With a strong market presence in Taiwan and expanding operations across Asia, Cathay Life has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for service excellence and financial stability. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, further solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the life insurance sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cathay Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.'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.

40

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

Cathay Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.'s score of 40 is higher than 66% 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 Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,799,675,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,357,180 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 27,079,210 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 5% from a 2020 baseline by 2025. Additionally, they aim for a significant reduction of 25% from the same baseline by 2030. Cathay Life's long-term strategy includes achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 through initiatives such as replacing energy-intensive equipment, introducing green buildings, and actively using renewable energy. The company has integrated these emissions reduction targets into the annual KPIs of its senior executives, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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2,004,610
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Scope 2
34,440,880
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Scope 3
407,920
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cathay Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.'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 Life Insurance Co.,Ltd. is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Cathay Life Insurance Co.,Ltd. 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
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