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updated 19 days ago

Nan Shan Life Sustainability Profile

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Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Nan Shan Life, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan (TW). Established in 1963, the company has grown to become one of the leading life insurance providers in the region, with a strong presence across various operational areas in Asia. Specialising in life insurance, health insurance, and annuity products, Nan Shan Life distinguishes itself through innovative offerings and customer-centric services. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position and recognition for its financial stability and comprehensive product range. With a commitment to excellence, Nan Shan Life continues to set benchmarks in the insurance sector, ensuring peace of mind for its clients through tailored solutions and exceptional service.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Nan Shan Life's score of 45 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

64%

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Nan Shan Life's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nan Shan Life Insurance Company, Ltd. reported total emissions of approximately 19,328,790 kg CO2e, comprising 2,338,350 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,990,430 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a net-zero target that encompasses all scopes of emissions. Their portfolio targets cover 49% of total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets as of 2022, with required activities making up 49%, optional activities at 13%, and out-of-scope activities at 38%. For the previous year, 2023, Nan Shan Life's emissions were approximately 22,089,110 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 37,854,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 19,857,680 kg CO2e. The company has committed to near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming for significant reductions by 2028. Nan Shan Life's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the financial services sector in Taiwan.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
477,720
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
8,324,130
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
00,000
-
-
-

How Carbon Intensive is Nan Shan Life's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nan Shan Life's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nan Shan Life's Location?

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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 Nan Shan Life is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Nan Shan Life's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Business Travel
100%

Nan Shan Life's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nan Shan Life has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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