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New York Life Insurance Company, commonly referred to as New York Life, is a leading provider of insurance and pension funding services based in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates across various regions, serving individuals and businesses with a comprehensive range of financial products. Founded in 1845, New York Life has established a long-standing reputation for stability and reliability within the insurance industry.
Specialising in life insurance, retirement planning, and investment solutions, New York Life distinguishes itself through customised policies and a strong focus on customer service. Its notable market position is reinforced by consistent financial strength and numerous industry awards. As one of the largest mutual life insurers in the US, New York Life continues to be a trusted name in the insurance and pension funding sector.
+23 vs industry average
New York Life’s score of 62 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
New York Life, a US-based company in the Insurance and pension funding services sector, reported its most recent emissions data for 2025.
In 2025, New York Life's global Scope 1 emissions were 9,479,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 67,927,000 kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were 95,299,000 kg CO2e. Their global Scope 3 emissions totalled 55,394,000 kg CO2e, including 7,476,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 10,712,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 27,102,000 kg CO2e from downstream leased assets, 4,240,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 5,863,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.
Looking back to 2024, the company's global Scope 1 emissions were 9,570,000 kg CO2e. Market-based Scope 2 emissions were 75,388,000 kg CO2e, with location-based Scope 2 emissions at 91,835,000 kg CO2e. Global Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were 57,931,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, New York Life's global Scope 1 emissions were 10,545,000 kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were 94,228,000 kg CO2e. Global Scope 3 emissions for the same year were 39,420,000 kg CO2e.
New York Life has set a commitment to reduce its operational Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, New York Life, through Ausbil, supports a commitment to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 for Scope 3 emissions. All emissions data and climate commitments are reported directly by New York Life Insurance Company.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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