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Swiss Life

Swiss Life Holding AG, commonly known as Swiss Life, is a leading provider of life insurance and pension solutions headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1857, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the insurance industry while expanding its operations across Europe, particularly in Germany, France, and Switzerland. Specialising in life insurance, pensions, and financial planning, Swiss Life distinguishes itself through its customer-centric approach and innovative products tailored to individual needs. The firm is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top insurers in Switzerland and maintaining a robust presence in the European market. With a commitment to sustainability and financial security, Swiss Life continues to set benchmarks in the insurance sector, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and reliable solutions for their financial futures.

DitchCarbon Score

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72

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

Swiss Life's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swiss Life's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Swiss Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,889,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,842,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 885,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 9,162,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing about 8,155,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 14,251,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,095,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 388,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 6,768,000 kg CO2e. Swiss Life has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) by the end of 2024 compared to 2019 levels. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and focuses on reducing emissions from travel and sourcing electricity from sustainable sources. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in the carbon intensity of its directly held PAM real estate portfolio by 2030, relative to 2019. Looking further ahead, Swiss Life has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, reflecting its long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 2
6,578,000
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Scope 3
11,408,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swiss Life'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 Swiss Life is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Swiss Life 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.

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

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