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Dai-ichi Life Insurance

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Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, commonly referred to as Dai-ichi Life, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1902, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into international markets and the acquisition of various subsidiaries. Dai-ichi Life primarily focuses on life insurance, health insurance, and asset management, offering a diverse range of products tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. Its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative insurance products sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Dai-ichi Life is recognised for its financial stability and robust service offerings, making it a trusted choice for millions. The company continues to enhance its global presence, particularly in Asia and North America, solidifying its reputation as a leading insurance provider.

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60

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Dai-ichi Life Insurance's score of 60 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dai-ichi Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dai-ichi Life Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,156,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,567,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 95,516,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 12,375,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by FY2025 and a 75% reduction by FY2030, both compared to FY2019 levels. Additionally, Dai-ichi Life aims to achieve net zero in financed emissions (Scope 3 Category 15) by 2050, with an interim target of a 50% reduction by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, through Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. This corporate family relationship ensures that the company adheres to industry standards and climate commitments, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability.

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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dai-ichi Life Insurance'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. This request for Dai-ichi Life Insurance is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dai-ichi Life Insurance is participating in some 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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