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China Life Insurance

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China Life Insurance Company Limited, commonly known as China Life, is a leading player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Beijing, CN. Established in 1949, the company has grown to become one of the largest life insurers in the world, with a significant presence across various regions in China and expanding operations internationally. Specialising in life insurance, health insurance, and annuity products, China Life distinguishes itself through its comprehensive service offerings and innovative solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, solidifying its market position. With a strong commitment to customer service and financial stability, China Life continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for millions seeking reliable insurance solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Life Insurance'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

China Life Insurance's score of 20 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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China Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

China Life Insurance, headquartered in CN, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As such, there are no specific figures or scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) to report. In the absence of concrete emissions data or reduction commitments, it is important to note that the insurance industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate resilience. Companies are encouraged to adopt transparent reporting practices and set ambitious targets to mitigate their environmental impact. China Life Insurance may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Life Insurance's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 China Life Insurance is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

China Life Insurance is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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