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 59,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,227,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 119,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, as they have disclosed data across all three scopes. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 206,310,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 66,703,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 20,703,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 106,960,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to the previous year. Manulife has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero investment portfolio for their General Account by 2050. This long-term target, initiated in 2023, is part of their broader strategy to contribute to global climate change mitigation efforts. Additionally, they are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures reflect their own operational impact. Manulife's ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and achieve their climate targets underscore their commitment to sustainability within the financial services sector.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.