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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Taiping Insurance Holdings'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.

30

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

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.

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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. The previous year, 2022, saw a total of about 80,668,050 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,616,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 74,303,720 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 747,630 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 37,204,170 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 2,869,520 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 29,853,580 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 4,481,070 kg CO2e. For 2020, the total emissions were about 41,377,030 kg CO2e, comprising 4,897,720 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,614,470 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,864,840 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, China Taiping Insurance Holdings has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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4,897,720
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32,614,470
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Scope 3
3,864,840
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Taiping Insurance Holdings's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. China Taiping Insurance Holdings is headquartered in HK, 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings is not committed to any 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.

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

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