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updated 23 days ago

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the insurance industry, is headquartered in Taiwan (TW) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1962, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive insurance solutions. Specialising in property and casualty insurance, Cathay Century offers a diverse range of products, including motor, health, and travel insurance. What sets them apart is their commitment to customer-centric services and innovative risk management solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of their clients. With a strong market presence, Cathay Century Insurance has garnered numerous accolades for its financial stability and service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a leading insurer in Taiwan and beyond.

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How does Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'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.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s score of 44 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taiwan (TW), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Cathay Century Insurance, it is important to note that any climate initiatives or targets would likely be aligned with those set by its parent company, Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and other sustainability frameworks, although specific details on these initiatives are not provided. As a subsidiary, Cathay Century Insurance may benefit from the broader sustainability strategies and performance metrics established by Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd., which could include industry-standard practices for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate resilience. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, the company's individual climate impact remains unclear.

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Scope 1
883,910
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
11,942,010
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Location?

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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 Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd. is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66)
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