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 17,248,340 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 17,248,340 kg CO2e. Within this scope, business travel was the largest contributor at approximately 15,910,570 kg CO2e, followed by employee commuting at about 743,300 kg CO2e. For Scope 1 emissions, Hannover Re's total was approximately 389,240 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were reported at about 1,454,630 kg CO2e. The total location-based Scope 2 emissions were higher, at approximately 3,283,940 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company had total emissions of about 14,500,150 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with business travel contributing approximately 13,488,460 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for that year were around 510,130 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 1,658,180 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Hannover Re has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to their carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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Add to project2022 | 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 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.