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Helvetia Insurance

Helvetia Insurance, officially known as Helvetia Versicherungen, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1858, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions in Europe, including Germany, Austria, and Italy. Specialising in a diverse range of insurance products, Helvetia offers unique solutions in life, property, and casualty insurance, catering to both individual and corporate clients. The company is recognised for its customer-centric approach and innovative digital services, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Helvetia Insurance has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and a reputation for reliability. Its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility further enhances its standing as a trusted insurer in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Helvetia Insurance's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Helvetia Insurance's score of 47 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Helvetia Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Helvetia Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,580,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 12,684,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily consist of direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity and heat, accounted for about 2,530,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 30,117,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and other activities. Helvetia has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, they are committed to addressing climate change through various sustainability efforts, although details on specific pledges or targets remain unspecified. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Helvetia Insurance's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Helvetia Insurance is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Helvetia Insurance is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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