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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In 2024, Baloise reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,583,820,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,578,820,000 kg CO2e. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 4,785,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 616,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Baloise has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 25% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, building on previous achievements, including a substantial reduction of 73.4% in absolute CO2 emissions from 53,580 tonnes in 2000 to 14,257 tonnes in 2016. The company’s emissions data is sourced from Baloise Holding AG, ensuring a comprehensive view of its environmental impact. Baloise's ongoing efforts demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate governance in the face of climate change.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,659,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Baloise's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Baloise 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.
