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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Great West Lifeco's score of 46 is higher than 96% 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 2,634,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,851,500 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,529,670 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, particularly from a high of approximately 19,386,750 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 31,104,050 kg CO2e in Scope 2 in 2019. Over the years, Great West Lifeco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company achieved a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions to approximately 6,649,930 kg CO2e, down from 19,386,750 kg CO2e in 2019. The Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction to about 12,147,000 kg CO2e in 2021 from 31,104,050 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented by Great West Lifeco. The company continues to disclose emissions across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to its climate impact. The ongoing efforts reflect an industry trend towards greater accountability and sustainability in corporate practices.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,208,020 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
