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Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the insurance and pension funding services sector, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1902, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including international expansions and strategic acquisitions.
Operating primarily in Japan and various global markets, Dai-ichi Life offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, health insurance, and pension plans, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top insurance providers in Japan.
With a commitment to enhancing financial security and well-being, Dai-ichi Life continues to set industry standards, leveraging advanced technology and a robust distribution network to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
64
DitchCarbon score
+25 vs industry average
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.’s score of 64 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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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.058
20182025
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., an insurance and pension funding services provider headquartered in JP, reported its latest carbon emissions data for 2024. The company's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 305 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 26.068 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 6.693 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 235.644 million kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 included capital goods (189.784 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (15.871 million kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (15.047 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, the company's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions have fluctuated, with 32.8 million kg CO2e in 2024, 42.7 million kg CO2e in 2023, and 44.8 million kg CO2e in 2022. For 2021, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled 71.2 million kg CO2e.
Dai-ichi Life Holdings has set several ambitious climate commitments:
- Net-zero targets: The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions for its group carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by fiscal year 2040. For its investment portfolio's greenhouse gas emissions, the target is net-zero by 2050.
- Reduction targets:
- A 50% reduction in group carbon emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by fiscal year 2025, compared to fiscal year 2019. This target was updated to a 75% reduction by fiscal year 2030, compared to fiscal year 2019.
- A 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of the investment portfolio by 2025, compared to 2020. This was further revised to a 50% reduction by 2030, compared to 2020.
- For Scope 3 (excluding investments/loans), Dai-ichi Life aims for a 30% reduction by fiscal year 2030, compared to fiscal year 2019, with a long-term goal of net-zero by fiscal year 2050.
- For Scope 3, Category 15 (financed emissions), Dai-ichi Life aims for a 25% reduction, and Dai-ichi Frontier Life aims for a 15% reduction, with both targeting net-zero by 2050.
Interim targets include a 50% reduction in emissions from listed equities, corporate bonds, real estate, and loan portfolios by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2030 (compared to 2022).
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Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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