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Meiji Yasuda Life

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, commonly referred to as Meiji Yasuda Life, is a prominent player in the Japanese insurance industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1881, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its expansion into various operational regions across Asia. Specialising in life insurance and related financial services, Meiji Yasuda Life offers a diverse range of products, including individual and group life insurance, annuities, and health insurance. What sets the company apart is its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative insurance products tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Meiji Yasuda Life is recognised for its financial stability and robust service offerings, making it a trusted choice for millions of policyholders in Japan and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

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46

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Meiji Yasuda Life's score of 46 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Meiji Yasuda Life's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Meiji Yasuda Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 111,153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 48,169,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 202,378,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and approximately 82,014,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by March 31, 2051, across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Additionally, they have revised their interim reduction target for FY2030 from a 50% reduction to a 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Long-term goals include achieving a complete reduction of 100% in emissions by FY2050. Meiji Yasuda Life's commitment to sustainability reflects its dedication to contributing to a carbon-free society, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meiji Yasuda Life'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 Meiji Yasuda Life is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Meiji Yasuda Life is not participating in any 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
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