Old Mutual

Old Mutual's reported carbon emissions

Old Mutual, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has publicly disclosed its carbon emissions data for several years. For the reporting year 2025, Old Mutual reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 206,908,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 3,406,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing about 1,695,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions at approximately 1,128,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, based on the market-based approach, were approximately 43,046,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, with a total of approximately 160,455,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 included fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 13,767,000 kg CO2e and business travel at about 7,710,000 kg CO2e. Waste generated in operations was approximately 2,352,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were reported as approximately 209,499,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3,737,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion at about 1,205,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions at approximately 1,058,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 55,718,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 150,043,000 kg CO2e, with business travel at approximately 11,793,000 kg CO2e, waste generated in operations at about 2,593,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 15,583,000 kg CO2e. For the 2023 reporting year, Old Mutual's total emissions were approximately 210,109,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9,107,000 kg CO2e, including mobile combustion at about 1,270,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions at approximately 1,412,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 (market-based) emissions amounted to approximately 60,208,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 140,794,000 kg CO2e, with business travel at approximately 14,229,000 kg CO2e, waste generated in operations at about 2,354,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 19,220,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 206,464,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4,864,000 kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion of about 1,239,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions of approximately 827,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 62,110,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 139,474,000 kg CO2e, with business travel at about 7,742,000 kg CO2e, waste generated in operations at approximately 3,259,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 7,391,000 kg CO2e. Earlier data includes total emissions of approximately 269,017,000 kg CO2e for 2019, with Scope 1 at about 2,142,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 79,328,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2019 were approximately 187,547,000 kg CO2e. In 2016, Old Mutual's total emissions were not explicitly provided as a single sum, but Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,198,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 483,751,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2016 were substantial, with investments accounting for approximately 59,533,984,000 kg CO2e, and other categories including business travel, employee commute, and waste generated in operations. In 2010, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7,560,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were approximately 792,834,000 kg CO2e, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 232,465,000 kg CO2e. Old Mutual's emissions data for 2021 is not available in the provided dataset, but a carbon intensity figure of 0.00033797 kg CO2e per USD of revenue for scope_not_specified was reported for the 2023 reporting year. Old Mutual has not provided specific public reduction targets or commitments in the current dataset, nor are there any details on SBTi or Climate Pledge commitments. The company's reporting indicates a focus on disclosing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions annually.