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.
How does Athene'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.
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Athene's score of 35 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 marks 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. Athene's emissions data is sourced directly from Athene Holding Ltd., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organisation. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in sustainability practices. Overall, Athene's emissions intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 was reported at approximately 6,350 kg CO2e per employee in 2023, reflecting the company's operational impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that Athene may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,883,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,332,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 |
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.

