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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

22

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

New China Life Insurance's score of 22 is lower 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 18,126,520 kg CO2e, comprising 1,147,950 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,978,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 18,970,630 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,452,340 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 17,521,280 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, New China Life Insurance has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has reported emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not provided information regarding Scope 3 emissions. As part of its climate commitments, New China Life Insurance is expected to align with industry standards and practices, although specific pledges or targets have not been detailed. The company continues to monitor its emissions and may implement strategies to enhance sustainability in the future.

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Scope 1
1,452,340
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Scope 2
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. New China Life Insurance is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

New China Life Insurance is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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