Manulife Financial Corporation, commonly known as Manulife, is a leading international financial services group headquartered in Canada. Established in 1887, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the insurance and investment sectors, with significant operations across North America and Asia. Manulife offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, health insurance, and wealth management solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative technology. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top insurers in Canada and making notable strides in the Asian market. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Manulife continues to evolve, ensuring it meets the changing needs of its clients while maintaining a legacy of trust and reliability.
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In 2024, Manulife reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,897,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 85,357,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of about 205,595,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 140,202,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 102,442,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 242,644,000 kg CO2e. Manulife has committed to achieving a net zero investment portfolio for its General Account by 2050, a target that aligns with global climate change mitigation efforts. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions and reflects the company's long-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint. The company is also a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its dedication to climate action. Historically, Manulife's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 162,749,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 109,442,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 for 2021. The organization has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data in recent reports, focusing instead on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. Overall, Manulife's ongoing efforts and commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear pathway towards achieving its net zero goals by 2050.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 14,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 126,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Manulife 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.