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New China Life Insurance

New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as New China Life, is a prominent player in the insurance industry, headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1996, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Shanghai, Guangdong, and Jiangsu, solidifying its presence in the Chinese market. Specialising in life insurance, health insurance, and pension products, New China Life distinguishes itself through innovative offerings and customer-centric services. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011, which has enhanced its market visibility and credibility. With a strong market position, New China Life Insurance is recognised for its commitment to financial security and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted choice for millions seeking comprehensive insurance solutions in China.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

New China Life Insurance's score of 24 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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New China Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, New China Life Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 774,370 kg CO2e. The emissions breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,147,950 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,978,570 kg CO2e, all attributed to purchased electricity. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 18,126,520 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 1,897,063 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,452,340 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 17,521,280 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reliance on electricity for its operations, as evidenced by the high Scope 2 figures. Currently, New China Life Insurance has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of a climate pledge or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy.

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1,452,340
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17,521,280
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New China Life Insurance's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 New China Life Insurance is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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New China Life Insurance is not participating in any 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
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