Hannover Re, officially known as Hannover Rück SE, is a leading global reinsurance company headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Established in 1966, it has grown to become one of the largest reinsurers worldwide, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in property and casualty reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and specialty lines, Hannover Re is renowned for its innovative solutions and strong risk management capabilities. The company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent financial strength ratings and a robust market position, making it a trusted partner for insurers globally. With a commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, Hannover Re continues to set industry standards, providing unique products and services that cater to the evolving needs of its clients.
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In 2023, Hannover Re reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,200,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 389,240 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,454,630 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 17,248,340 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, the majority of their emissions stem from business travel, accounting for about 15,910,570 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 14,500,150 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 510,130 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,658,180 kg CO2e (market-based). This indicates a significant increase in emissions in 2023, particularly in Scope 3. Hannover Re has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per employee at their Hannover location by 2023, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they have tightened their goal to reduce their overall carbon footprint from corporate bonds, covered bonds, and equities by 30% by 2025, also based on 2019 levels. These commitments reflect Hannover Re's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact.
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2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 510,130 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,658,180 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 14,500,150 | 00,000,000 |
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Hannover 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.