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updated 2 months ago

China Life Insurance (Group) Company Sustainability Profile

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China Life Insurance (Group) Company, commonly referred to as China Life, is a leading player in the insurance and financial services industry, headquartered in Beijing, CN. Established in 1949, the company has grown to become one of the largest life insurance providers in the world, with a significant presence across various regions in China and expanding international operations. China Life offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, health insurance, and annuities, distinguished by their comprehensive coverage and customer-centric approach. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, solidifying its market position. With a commitment to innovation and service excellence, China Life continues to set benchmarks in the insurance sector, catering to the evolving needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Life Insurance (Group) Company'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 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

China Life Insurance (Group) Company's score of 20 is lower than 83% 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 (Group) Company's reported carbon emissions

China Life Insurance (Group) Company currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. As of now, there are no emissions figures, such as Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, to provide a quantitative assessment of their carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed any climate commitments or pledges, indicating a lack of formalised strategies towards emissions reduction or sustainability initiatives. Without specific data or commitments, it is challenging to evaluate their performance in relation to industry standards for climate action. In summary, China Life Insurance (Group) Company has not provided emissions data or climate commitments, leaving a gap in understanding their environmental impact and sustainability efforts.

How Carbon Intensive is China Life Insurance (Group) Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Life Insurance (Group) Company's primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is China Life Insurance (Group) Company'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 China Life Insurance (Group) Company is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

China Life Insurance (Group) Company'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.

China Life Insurance (Group) Company 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

Compare China Life Insurance (Group) Company's Emissions with Industry Peers

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Updated 18 days ago

Sun Life

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Updated 10 days ago

New China Life Insurance

CN
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Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66)
Updated 28 days ago

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