Great West Lifeco
Great-West Lifeco Inc., headquartered in Canada, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in life insurance, health insurance, and asset management. Founded in 1891, the company has established a strong presence across North America and Europe, with significant operations in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. With a diverse portfolio of core products, including individual and group insurance plans, retirement solutions, and investment management services, Great-West Lifeco distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer-centric innovation and financial security. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position, making it one of the leading insurance and financial services providers in the region.
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Great West Lifeco's score of 46 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Great West Lifeco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Great West Lifeco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,499,710 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11,022,880 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 145,500,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. The company has set a long-term target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 for its financed emissions in the General Account. Interim targets aligned with scientific recommendations are currently under development, indicating a proactive approach to climate commitments. Historically, Great West Lifeco's emissions have varied, with notable figures from previous years including approximately 8,861,150 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 12,007,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 for 2022, and 16,358,550 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 27,358,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 for 2020. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within its operations.
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| 2013 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,979,010 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,463,290 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,208,020 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Great West Lifeco is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
