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Shinkong Insurance

Shinkong Insurance Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Shinkong Insurance, is a prominent player in the Taiwanese insurance industry, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan (TW). Established in 1963, the company has steadily evolved, offering a diverse range of insurance products, including life, health, and property insurance, tailored to meet the needs of both individual and corporate clients. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Taiwan, Shinkong Insurance is recognised for its commitment to customer service and innovative insurance solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of unique policy features that enhance customer protection. As a trusted name in the market, Shinkong Insurance continues to uphold its reputation for reliability and excellence, making it a preferred choice for insurance coverage in Taiwan.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Shinkong Insurance'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Shinkong Insurance's score of 27 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shinkong Insurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Shinkong Insurance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,172,383.29 kg CO2e, comprising 421,631.0 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 367,176.0 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 383,576.29 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, where they were about 367,176.0 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions remained constant. Despite these figures, Shinkong Insurance has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the insurance sector, particularly as global awareness of climate change intensifies. Overall, Shinkong Insurance's emissions data highlights the importance of establishing clear climate action plans to align with industry standards and contribute to broader sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
383,576.29
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Scope 2
367,176
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Scope 3
383,576.29
000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shinkong Insurance's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Shinkong Insurance is headquartered in TW, 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.

Shinkong Insurance 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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