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General Cologne Reinsurance

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General Cologne Reinsurance, often referred to as Gen Re, is a leading global reinsurance company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1846, Gen Re has built a strong reputation in the reinsurance industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in property and casualty reinsurance, as well as life and health reinsurance, Gen Re offers a diverse range of innovative products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company is renowned for its analytical expertise and commitment to providing customised solutions, which sets it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position and a history of notable achievements, General Cologne Reinsurance continues to be a trusted partner for insurers worldwide, leveraging its extensive experience to navigate the complexities of the reinsurance landscape.

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General Cologne Reinsurance's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

General Cologne Reinsurance, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which may influence its climate strategies and commitments. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from General Cologne Reinsurance, it is important to note that the broader industry context often includes commitments to reduce carbon footprints and enhance sustainability practices. As a subsidiary, General Cologne Reinsurance may align its initiatives with those of its parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which has its own climate-related commitments. In summary, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, General Cologne Reinsurance's climate commitments remain unclear, but the influence of its parent company may play a role in shaping its environmental strategies.

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2017
Scope 1
66,445,657,000
Scope 2
67,918,340,000
Scope 3
68,371,960,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Cologne Reinsurance's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 General Cologne Reinsurance is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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General Cologne Reinsurance is not participating in any 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
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