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Nan Shan Life

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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40

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nan Shan Life's score of 40 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nan Shan Life's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nan Shan Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,936,937 kg CO2e, comprising 2,196,530 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,740,407 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, reached about 165,196,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at approximately 20,524,719 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 11,402,650 kg CO2e. Nan Shan Life has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their portfolio targets cover 49% of total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets as of 2022, indicating a strong commitment to sustainable finance. The company has set near-term targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, with a specific focus on reducing emissions from scopes 1 and 2. Overall, Nan Shan Life's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to managing carbon emissions and contributing to global climate goals, despite the recent increase in reported emissions.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
895,350
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
11,227,010
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000.0
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nan Shan Life's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nan Shan Life is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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