China Taiping Insurance Holdings
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited, commonly known as China Taiping, is a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry, headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1929, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including Mainland China, the UK, and various international markets. Specialising in life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and asset management, China Taiping distinguishes itself through its comprehensive product offerings and customer-centric approach. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a strong market position as one of the leading insurance providers in Asia, recognised for its financial stability and innovative solutions. With a commitment to excellence, China Taiping continues to set benchmarks in the insurance sector, catering to a diverse clientele with tailored services that meet their unique needs.
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China Taiping Insurance Holdings's score of 30 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Taiping Insurance Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Taiping Insurance Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 62,561,170 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,525,890 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 48,100,760 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 3,934,520 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, the company’s emissions were about 80,668,050 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,616,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 74,303,720 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 747,630 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2021, the total emissions were approximately 37,204,170 kg CO2e, comprising 2,869,520 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 29,853,580 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 4,481,070 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The 2020 emissions were about 41,377,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,897,720 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 32,614,470 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,864,840 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, China Taiping Insurance Holdings has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they joined any climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity per employee has varied, with figures of 1,180 kg CO2e in 2022 and 960 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a potential focus on improving operational efficiency. Overall, while the company has shown fluctuations in emissions, the lack of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,897,720 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,614,470 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,864,840 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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China Taiping Insurance Holdings is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
