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Waica Reinsurance

Waica Reinsurance Corporation Limited, commonly referred to as Waica Re, is a prominent player in the reinsurance industry, headquartered in Sierra Leone (SL). Established in 2010, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across West Africa, providing innovative reinsurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Specialising in life and non-life reinsurance, Waica Re distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer-centric services and robust risk management strategies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including establishing a strong market presence and earning recognition for its financial stability and reliability. With a diverse portfolio of products and services, Waica Re continues to solidify its position as a leading reinsurer in the region, catering to a wide array of insurance companies and fostering growth within the insurance sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Waica Reinsurance'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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

Waica Reinsurance's score of 32 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Waica Reinsurance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Waica Reinsurance reported carbon emissions of approximately 36,261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, with no emissions recorded for Scope 3. This follows a trend of fluctuating emissions over previous years, with the highest recorded emissions in 2019 at about 132,389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside 115,598,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 130,075,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has made significant commitments towards climate action, pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Waica Reinsurance is actively working towards this long-term goal, having started its journey in 2023. Overall, Waica Reinsurance's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to understanding and managing its carbon footprint, while its net-zero commitment demonstrates a dedication to sustainable practices in the financial and insurance sectors.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Waica Reinsurance's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Waica Reinsurance is headquartered in SL, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Waica Reinsurance is committed to some 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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