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Cathay Financial Holding Co Sustainability Profile

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Cathay Financial Holding Co., often referred to as Cathay Holdings, is a prominent financial services conglomerate headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 2000, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the financial industry, with significant operations across Asia and beyond. Cathay Financial Holding Co. primarily operates in the insurance, banking, and asset management sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of individual and corporate clients. Its unique approach combines innovative financial solutions with a strong commitment to customer service, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a solid market position, Cathay Holdings has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its robust financial performance and commitment to sustainable practices. The company continues to strengthen its reputation as a leader in the financial services landscape, driven by a focus on growth and excellence.

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60

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 Financial Holding Co's score of 60 is higher than 75% 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 Financial Holding Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cathay Financial Holding Co., based in Taiwan (TW), reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions were approximately 1,270,050,550 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,601,512 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 61,342,253 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,270,050,550 kg CO2e, which includes investments amounting to about 12,288,888,720 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of approximately 1,478,497,110 kg CO2e in Taiwan, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,455,974.8 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 60,637,698.5 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for the same year were reported at around 1,478,497,110 kg CO2e, including significant investment-related emissions. Cathay Financial Holding Co. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2015 baseline by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which covers 46% of its total investment and lending activities by monetary value as of 2020. The company is committed to maintaining a trajectory consistent with the 1.5°C climate scenario, targeting an annual reduction of 4.2% in emissions from 2020 to 2025. This comprehensive approach reflects Cathay's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint effectively.

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Scope 1
883,910
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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
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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 Financial Holding Co's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Cathay Financial Holding Co'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 Financial Holding Co is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Cathay Financial Holding Co's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cathay Financial Holding Co'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 Financial Holding Co'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 Financial Holding Co has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 16 days ago

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