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New China Life Insurance

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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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How does New China Life Insurance's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

New China Life Insurance's score of 24 is lower than 57% 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. This figure includes 1,147,950 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and 16,978,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are 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’s emissions were higher, with total emissions of approximately 1,897,063 kg CO2e, comprising 1,452,340 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17,521,280 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. New China Life Insurance has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company does not report Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions in the value chain. All emissions data is sourced directly from New China Life Insurance Company Ltd., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. Overall, while New China Life Insurance has made strides in reducing its emissions, further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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1,452,340
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Scope 2
17,521,280
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Scope 3
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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.

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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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
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