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New York Life

New York Life Insurance Company, commonly referred to as New York Life, is a leading mutual life insurance company headquartered in New York City, US. Founded in 1845, it has established itself as a cornerstone of the insurance industry, providing a range of financial products and services, including life insurance, retirement planning, and investment solutions. With a strong presence across the United States, New York Life is renowned for its commitment to policyholders and its financial strength, consistently earning high ratings from independent agencies. The company’s unique approach combines personalised service with innovative products, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions to meet their financial goals. As one of the largest life insurers in the US, New York Life continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in financial security.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

New York Life's score of 30 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

80%

New York Life's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, New York Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10545000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 94228000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 39360000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly in Scope 2, which encompasses energy-related emissions. In 2022, the company’s emissions were approximately 800000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 780000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 30180000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included 6500000 kg CO2e from business travel and 17308000 kg CO2e from downstream leased assets. Over the years, New York Life has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a peak in Scope 2 emissions in 2020 at approximately 94987000 kg CO2e. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their reports, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, New York Life's emissions data reflects a complex landscape of carbon output, with a significant portion stemming from indirect sources, underscoring the importance of comprehensive strategies to address climate impact.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
6,072,000
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Scope 2
95,548,000
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Scope 3
28,431,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New York Life'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 York Life is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 York Life 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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