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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
DE
updated 15 days ago

Talanx Sustainability Profile

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Talanx AG, a prominent player in the insurance and financial services sector, is headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Founded in 1996, Talanx has established itself as a leading provider of a diverse range of insurance solutions, including property and casualty, life, and health insurance. The company operates extensively across Europe, particularly in Germany, Poland, and the Nordic countries, as well as in selected markets in Asia and Latin America. Talanx is renowned for its innovative approach to risk management and customer-centric services, offering unique products tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Talanx has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and recognition for its sustainable business practices. As a key player in the insurance industry, Talanx continues to drive growth and enhance its service offerings, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in financial security.

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59

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Talanx's score of 59 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Talanx's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Talanx reported total carbon emissions of approximately 130,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 46,137,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 42,429,501,000 kg CO2e from investments and 18,168,000 kg CO2e from business travel. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. For 2023, Talanx's total emissions were about 31,187,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,821,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,739,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 12,627,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 data showed similar trends, with total emissions of approximately 30,714,000 kg CO2e. Talanx has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, compared to 2020 levels. This corresponds to an annual reduction of about 7%. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality at its German locations from the financial year 2019 onwards and aims for net zero emissions across its operations by 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from Talanx AG, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives. Talanx's strategy includes a focus on reducing emissions intensity in its self-managed liquid portfolio by 30% by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Overall, Talanx demonstrates a proactive stance in addressing climate change through measurable targets and comprehensive emissions reporting.

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Scope 1
5,900,000
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Scope 2
22,310,000
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Scope 3
40,446,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Talanx's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Talanx's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Talanx's Location?

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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. This request for Talanx is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Talanx's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Talanx's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
100%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%

Talanx's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Talanx has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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