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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., commonly known as Swiss Re, is a leading global reinsurance firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1863, Swiss Re has established itself as a pivotal player in the reinsurance industry, providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including life, health, and property and casualty insurance. With a strong presence in key markets such as Europe, North America, and Asia, Swiss Re offers a diverse range of products and services, including risk transfer, capital management, and advisory services. The company is renowned for its unique approach to risk assessment and management, leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven insights. As one of the largest reinsurers in the world, Swiss Re has achieved numerous milestones, including significant contributions to the development of the insurance industry. Its commitment to sustainability and resilience further solidifies its market position, making it a trusted partner for insurers and businesses globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd'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.

26

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd's score of 26 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, headquartered in CH, reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2013. The company disclosed a CO2 emissions figure of approximately 613 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee, which falls under Scope 1 and 2 emissions. However, there are no specific reduction targets or significant achievements noted in their climate commitments, as no formal reduction initiatives or pledges have been documented. In the context of the insurance industry, Swiss Re's emissions data reflects its operational impact, but the absence of detailed reduction strategies indicates a potential area for future improvement. The company is encouraged to establish clear climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals and enhance its environmental performance.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd'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.

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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. Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd 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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