Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, commonly known as Münchener Rück or Munich Re, is a leading global provider of insurance and pension funding services, headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 1880, the company has evolved into a key player in the reinsurance sector, offering innovative solutions across various markets, including life, health, and property-casualty insurance.
With a strong presence in Europe and significant operations worldwide, Münchener Rück is renowned for its comprehensive risk management services and advanced analytical capabilities. The company’s core offerings include reinsurance, primary insurance, and insurance-related risk solutions, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and digital transformation. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, Münchener Rück consistently ranks among the top reinsurers globally, reflecting its pivotal role in shaping the insurance landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Munchener Ruck's reported carbon emissions
Munchener Ruck, a company operating in insurance and pension funding services in Germany, reported a total of approximately 13.3 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the largest portion at approximately 7.31 billion kg CO2e, primarily driven by investments. In the same year, Scope 1 emissions were around 64.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) amounted to approximately 112.7 million kg CO2e.
For 2025, Munchener Ruck's total reported emissions were approximately 5.97 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 59.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were around 87.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5.82 billion kg CO2e, with investments being the main contributor.
Munchener Ruck has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its own operations by 2030, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Munchener Ruck's long-term ambition is to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, including its insurance business and investment portfolio. They also have a near-term target to reduce emissions by 12% per employee by 2025, compared to a 2019 baseline. An additional target aims for a 35% reduction in CO2 footprint within their insurance operations by 2025, relative to 2019 figures.
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Munchener Ruck’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
13 goals2025
35% reduction in all scopes
Reducing the CO2 footprint by 2025 in insurance -35% emissions from FY 2019 to FY 2025 Linear scaling 0-200%: -25% = 0% -35% = 100% -45% = 2…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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