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Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, widely known as Dai-ichi Life, stands as a distinguished global leader within the comprehensive insurance and pension funding services industry. Established in Japan in 1902, it proudly holds the distinction of being one of the nation's oldest mutual life insurance companies, headquartered in Tokyo.
This prominent insurer provides a comprehensive array of life insurance, health insurance products, and expert asset management solutions. Dai-ichi Life is dedicated to offering robust financial protection and security, meticulously crafted to meet the evolving needs of individuals and families worldwide.
Their long-standing commitment to customer-centricity and financial stability has solidified its position as a trusted partner in long-term financial planning. Operating internationally, Dai-ichi Life continues its legacy of safeguarding futures with innovative and reliable insurance offerings.
48
DitchCarbon score
+9 vs industry average
Dai-ichi Life Insurance’s score of 48 is higher than 60% 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 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
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Dai-ichi Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions
Dai-ichi Life Insurance, headquartered in JP and operating in the Insurance and pension funding services industry, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 181.7 million kg CO2e in 2023. This includes approximately 34.16 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8.57 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 138.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, their total emissions were approximately 384.9 million kg CO2e.
The company has set several climate commitments. Dai-ichi Life Insurance aims for net-zero financed emissions (Scope 3 Category 15) by 2050, with an interim target of a 50% reduction by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Additionally, Dai-ichi Life and Dai-ichi Frontier Life have a joint interim target to reduce overall Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, compared with 2020. The Group also targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by the financial year 2025 and a 75% reduction by the financial year 2030, both compared to financial year 2019 levels.
Emissions data for Dai-ichi Life Insurance is cascaded from its parent company, The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited.
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Dai-ichi Life Insurance’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
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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