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Picc

The People's Insurance Company of China (PICC), headquartered in Beijing, is a leading player in the insurance industry, primarily serving the Chinese market and expanding its reach across Asia. Founded in 1949, PICC has established itself as a cornerstone of the insurance sector, offering a diverse range of services including property, casualty, life, and health insurance. PICC is renowned for its innovative insurance solutions and customer-centric approach, which have positioned it as a market leader. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, further solidifying its reputation. With a commitment to excellence and a robust portfolio of unique products, PICC continues to set industry standards while catering to the evolving needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Picc'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.

56

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

Picc's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Picc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Picc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,263,270 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 145,310 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of around 7,117,970 kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 953,480 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. Over the years, Picc's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at about 7,347,080 kg CO2e in 2022, 7,584,740 kg CO2e in 2021, and 8,225,640 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Picc has made strides in tracking its emissions across various scopes, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
177,300
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000,000
000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
4,166,840
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Picc'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. Picc 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.

Picc 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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