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Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, commonly known as Meiji Yasuda Life, is a pre-eminent leader within the insurance and pension funding services sector. Headquartered in Japan, this established financial institution plays a crucial role in providing long-term financial security and protection to individuals and businesses.
With foundational roots tracing back to Meiji Life in 1881 and Yasuda Life in 1880, the company formed its current entity through a significant merger in 2004. Meiji Yasuda Life offers a comprehensive suite of life insurance, health insurance, and annuity products, meticulously tailored to meet diverse customer needs across Japan and in select international markets.
As one of Japan's largest life insurers, Meiji Yasuda Life is recognised for its unwavering commitment to customer value and sustainable growth. The firm's extensive product portfolio and deep market presence position it as a trusted partner for robust financial planning and future security.
43
DitchCarbon score
+4 vs industry average
Meiji Yasuda Life’s score of 43 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.058
20182025
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Meiji Yasuda Life's reported carbon emissions
Meiji Yasuda Life, a Japanese insurance and pension funding services company, reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 101,982,000 kg CO2e for 2024. For 2023, the company's Scope 3 emissions were approximately 48,169,000 kg CO2e, while its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 111,153,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 3 emissions were about 82,014,000 kg CO2e, and combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 202,378,000 kg CO2e.
Meiji Yasuda Life is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. The company has set a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67% by 2030, using 2013 as the base year.
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Meiji Yasuda Life’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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