Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, commonly known as Münchener Rück or Munich Re, is a leading global reinsurer headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 1880, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the insurance and reinsurance industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in property and casualty reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and primary insurance, Munich Re is renowned for its innovative risk management solutions and extensive expertise. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including its role in pioneering digital transformation within the insurance sector. With a strong market position, Munich Re consistently ranks among the top reinsurers worldwide, recognised for its financial strength and commitment to sustainability.
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In 2024, Münchener Rück reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,487,353,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 64,353,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 133,821,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 7,310,344,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from investments, business travel, and purchased goods and services. Münchener Rück has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a 12% reduction in emissions per employee by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. For long-term goals, Münchener Rück aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 3,086,777,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 33,093,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 14,249,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 3,039,435,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024, highlighting the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints. Overall, Münchener Rück is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has established clear targets to enhance its sustainability efforts in the coming years.
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2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 58,929 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 32,012 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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