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Athene Sustainability Profile

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Athene Holding Ltd., commonly referred to as Athene, is a prominent player in the insurance and reinsurance industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, Athene has rapidly established itself as a leader in the retirement services sector, focusing on fixed indexed annuities and other retirement solutions. With a strong operational presence across North America, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its successful initial public offering in 2016. Athene's core offerings, such as its innovative annuity products, are designed to provide customers with financial security and growth potential. The company is recognised for its commitment to customer-centric solutions and robust risk management strategies. Athene's market position is further solidified by its impressive financial ratings and a reputation for reliability, making it a trusted choice for individuals seeking to secure their financial futures.

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29

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Athene's score of 29 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Athene's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Athene reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,802,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 21,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 12,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,171,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,546,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,481,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Athene's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 8,000,000 kg CO2e, including 876,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,658,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2020, the company emitted about 9,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 653,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,362,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 777,000 kg CO2e. The 2019 figures showed total emissions of approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,883,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,332,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,333,000 kg CO2e. Athene has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is sourced directly from Athene Holding Ltd., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organisation. The company has reported its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,883,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
9,332,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,333,000
000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Athene's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Athene'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Athene's Location?

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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 Athene is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Athene's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Athene has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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