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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.

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68

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 68 is higher than 99% 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 2024, Helvetia Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,698,000 kg CO2e in Switzerland (CH). The emissions breakdown includes Scope 2 emissions of about 1,197,000 kg CO2e from purchased heat and 60,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Significant Scope 3 emissions were also noted, with business travel contributing approximately 7,563,000 kg CO2e and employee commuting accounting for about 4,695,000 kg CO2e. Helvetia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 2040. This includes investments in renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic systems and non-fossil heating systems. Furthermore, Helvetia aims to align its investment portfolio with the Paris Climate Agreement, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 for its Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Helvetia Insurance is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing climate change.

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Scope 2
7,084,000
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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. This request for Helvetia Insurance is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Helvetia Insurance is participating in some 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.

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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