Sedus, officially known as Sedus Stoll AG, is a prominent provider within the insurance and pension funding services sector, excluding compulsory social security services. Headquartered in Germany, the company operates across key regions, delivering specialised financial solutions tailored to individual and corporate clients. Since its founding in 1921, Sedus has established a strong market presence through its comprehensive range of pension and insurance products, recognised for their reliability and customised approach. The organisation’s core offerings include pension schemes, insurance management, and related financial services, distinguished by their innovative design and customer-centric focus. With a long-standing history and notable achievements in the industry, Sedus continues to maintain a leading position in the German market, supporting clients’ long-term financial security through expert solutions and strategic expertise.
-3 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sedus's reported carbon emissions
Sedus has made significant strides in reporting its carbon emissions, with data available for 2020, 2022, and 2023. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set clear targets for emissions reduction.
Carbon Emissions Data:
- 2023: Sedus reported total emissions of approximately 22.5 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.4 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 19.7 million kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being purchased goods and services (approximately 19.5 million kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e).
- 2022: Total emissions for 2022 were approximately 24.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 2.5 million kg CO2e, with stationary combustion accounting for approximately 28,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 22.0 million kg CO2e, driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 21.2 million kg CO2e).
- 2020: In 2020, Sedus reported total emissions of approximately 3.6 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 0 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.2 million kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Sedus is actively pursuing a climate neutrality strategy. A key commitment is to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by the end of 2025, compared to 2019 levels. This target is aligned with the trajectories of the Paris Climate Agreement. Sedus is implementing this strategy with the aim of achieving climate neutrality through reduction and subsequent offsetting.
While Sedus has disclosed specific emissions data, Scope 2 emissions are not consistently reported across all years, with a reported total of 0 kg CO2e for 2020. The company's climate initiatives focus on direct emissions and aim for a significant reduction in these areas by 2025.
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Sedus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 1
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% by 12/2025 (subsequent offset)
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2023
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