Great Eastern Holdings
Great Eastern Holdings, a prominent player in the insurance and financial services industry, is headquartered in Singapore (SG) and operates extensively across Southeast Asia. Founded in 1908, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of life and health insurance, as well as investment-linked products, catering to a diverse clientele. With a commitment to innovation, Great Eastern offers unique solutions that blend traditional insurance with modern financial planning. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first insurers in the region to embrace digital transformation, enhancing customer experience and accessibility. Recognised for its strong market position, Great Eastern Holdings has garnered numerous awards for its service excellence and product offerings, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the insurance sector.
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Great Eastern Holdings's score of 55 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Great Eastern Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Great Eastern Holdings reported carbon emissions of approximately 440,920 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 455,140 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in recent years. Great Eastern Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero by 2050. They have established interim targets, including a 30% reduction in carbon emissions for Retail Motor on an emissions per Gross Written Premium (GWP) basis by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce emissions per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) by 10% by 2025, focusing on energy-saving features in their buildings in Malaysia. The company also targets a 20% reduction in the carbon footprint of its listed equity portfolio by 2025. These commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, with a focus on both operational and investment-related emissions. Great Eastern Holdings operates as a current subsidiary of Great Eastern Holdings Limited, inheriting data and initiatives from its parent organisation. The emissions data and reduction targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy, which is aligned with industry standards and best practices.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 14,542,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 190,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Great Eastern Holdings 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.
