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Hanwha Life Insurance Sustainability Profile

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Hanwha Life Insurance, a prominent player in the insurance industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a leader in life insurance, offering a diverse range of products including individual and group life insurance, health insurance, and retirement plans. With a commitment to innovation, Hanwha Life Insurance stands out for its customer-centric approach and advanced digital solutions, catering to the evolving needs of policyholders. The company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its financial strength and stability, positioning it as a trusted choice in the market. As a subsidiary of the Hanwha Group, Hanwha Life continues to enhance its reputation through strategic growth and a focus on sustainable practices.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

33

Industry Benchmark

Hanwha Life Insurance's score of 49 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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Hanwha Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hanwha Life Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,872,000 kg CO2e, comprising 755,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,327,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, Hanwha Life has committed to achieving a 32.8% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2022 to 2030. The company is also focused on long-term sustainability, with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning its greenhouse gas reduction targets with national carbon reduction goals. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate change, ensuring that Hanwha Life Insurance remains a responsible player in the insurance industry while addressing its environmental impact.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
2,104,270
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
9,284,560
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
11,648,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hanwha Life Insurance's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hanwha Life Insurance's primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hanwha Life Insurance's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hanwha Life Insurance is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Hanwha Life Insurance's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hanwha Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 60% last year and decreased by approximately 41% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 57% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 10960% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Investments
10960%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Hanwha Life Insurance's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hanwha Life Insurance has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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