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.
+23 vs industry average
Baloise’s score of 58 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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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Baloise's reported carbon emissions
Baloise, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has reported significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint. In 2024, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 4.79 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 0.62 million kg CO2e (market-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1.58 billion kg CO2e. The majority of these Scope 3 emissions, approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e, are attributed to investments. Baloise has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce its operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. The company has also achieved notable reductions in the past, cutting absolute CO2 emissions by 73.4% between 2000 and 2016, and CO2 emissions per employee by 32.5% over the same period. It is important to note that Baloise's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Baloise Holding AG, as it is a current subsidiary. This means that the reported data reflects the consolidated emissions of the corporate family.
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Baloise’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
25% reduction in Scope 1
Baloise wants to reduce its operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 25 per cent by 2030 compared with 2022.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Helvetia Holding AGRE 100
Inherited from Helvetia Holding AGClimate Action 100
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