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CH
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Baloise

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Baloise Holding AG, commonly referred to as Baloise, is a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1863, Baloise has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, offering a diverse range of products and services. The company specialises in life and non-life insurance, as well as asset management, providing tailored solutions that cater to both individual and corporate clients. Baloise is recognised for its innovative approach, leveraging digitalisation to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Baloise has garnered a solid market position, consistently achieving notable milestones in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Baloise's score of 53 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Baloise's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Baloise reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,583,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,578,820,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 4,785,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 616,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, Baloise's emissions were approximately 83,121,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 4,078,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 632,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Baloise has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% decrease in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2022 levels. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, building on a historical reduction of 73.4% in absolute CO2 emissions from 53,580 tonnes in 2000 to 14,257 tonnes in 2016. The company is committed to transparency and has disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of its carbon footprint. Baloise's initiatives align with industry standards, showcasing its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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202220232024
Scope 1
4,738,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,004,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
85,257,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Baloise's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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 Baloise is in CH, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Baloise 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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