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Canada Life, or simply Canada Life UK, stands as a prominent financial services provider with its headquarters firmly established in Great Britain. As a leading direct life insurance carrier, the company has built a distinguished reputation in the UK market for its comprehensive protection and wealth management solutions.
Founded in 1847, Canada Life boasts a rich history of over 175 years, consistently adapting to meet the evolving financial needs of individuals and businesses. Its core offerings include a wide array of life insurance policies, annuities, and retirement planning products, all designed to provide financial security and peace of mind. The company is recognised for its robust financial strength and a commitment to customer-centric service within the competitive direct life insurance sector.
-5 vs industry average
Canada Life’s score of 46 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Direct Life Insurance Carriers has below-average carbon intensity
The Direct Life Insurance Carriers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2023, Canada Life's total reported greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 1,658,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 548,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 10,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the preceding year, 2022, their total emissions were approximately 1,366,000 kg CO2e, comprising 500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 860,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Canada Life is committed to climate action with several reduction targets. They aim to achieve a 40% reduction in operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the Group has an interim financed emissions goal of a 37% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline, specifically for shareholder funds invested in listed corporate bonds, listed equities, and commercial real estate. Canada Life also announced an ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These targets are inherited from the parent company, Canada Life Limited.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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