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GIC Re

GIC Re, or General Insurance Corporation of India, is a prominent player in the reinsurance industry, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1972, GIC Re has evolved into a leading global reinsurer, serving various operational regions including Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including property, marine, and life reinsurance, distinguished by its robust underwriting expertise and innovative risk management solutions. With a strong market position, GIC Re has achieved significant milestones, such as being the first reinsurance company in India to be listed on the stock exchange. Its commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach has earned it a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness in the reinsurance sector, making it a preferred partner for insurers worldwide.

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23

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

GIC Re's score of 23 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GIC Re's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GIC Re reported carbon emissions of approximately 3,735,680 kg CO2e, all of which were from Scope 2 emissions, as there were no Scope 1 emissions recorded. This represents an increase from 2023, where emissions were about 3,227,040 kg CO2e, also solely from Scope 2. Looking back to 2022, GIC Re's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,026,643 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 37,378 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a substantial reduction in emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which have been eliminated in the most recent reporting years. Despite these reductions, GIC Re has not set specific reduction targets or made formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate impact.

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Scope 1
3,149,757
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Scope 2
5,008,114
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GIC Re'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 GIC Re is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

GIC Re 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
Reduction Actions

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