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Nippon Life Insurance

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Nippon Life Insurance Company, commonly referred to as Nissay, is a leading player in the life insurance industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1889, Nippon Life has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its expansion into various international markets and the introduction of innovative insurance products. The company primarily focuses on life insurance, annuities, and asset management services, distinguishing itself through its customer-centric approach and comprehensive coverage options. With a strong market position, Nippon Life is recognised for its financial stability and commitment to policyholder satisfaction, making it one of Japan's largest and most trusted insurance providers. Its dedication to innovation and service excellence continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.

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55

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

Nippon Life Insurance's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nippon Life Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Life Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 163,842,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 31,867,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 49,492,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 82,483,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to reduce by at least 51% from 2013 levels by 2030. Additionally, Nippon Life Insurance is targeting a reduction of Scope 3 emissions intensity by at least 49% compared to FY2020 by 2030. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through its long-term goals and has been proactive in reporting its emissions data, which is not cascaded from any parent organisation. Overall, Nippon Life Insurance is on track to meet its near-term and long-term climate targets, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate efforts.

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Scope 2
106,123,000
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Scope 3
101,092,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon 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 Nippon Life Insurance is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nippon Life Insurance is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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