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Kyobo Life Insurance

Kyobo Life Insurance, a leading player in the South Korean insurance sector, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Established in 1958, the company has grown to become a prominent provider of life insurance and financial services, catering to a diverse clientele across the nation and beyond. Kyobo Life offers a range of core products, including life insurance, health insurance, and retirement plans, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first in the industry to introduce digital insurance services, enhancing accessibility for policyholders. With a strong market position, Kyobo Life Insurance is recognised for its commitment to financial stability and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted choice for individuals seeking comprehensive insurance solutions in South Korea and the wider region.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kyobo Life 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.

35

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Kyobo Life Insurance's score of 35 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kyobo Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kyobo Life Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,764,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 25,775,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,263,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 29,925,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,614,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 25,311,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,243,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Kyobo has shown a commitment to monitoring and reporting its emissions, with disclosed data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 from 2022 onwards. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their sustainability reports. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, which is crucial for understanding its environmental impact and future climate commitments.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
4,704,000
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Scope 2
27,415,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kyobo Life 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. Kyobo Life Insurance is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kyobo Life Insurance 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.

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

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