Sun Life Sustainability Profile
Sun Life Financial Inc., commonly known as Sun Life, is a leading international financial services company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1865, Sun Life has grown to become a prominent player in the insurance and asset management sectors, with significant operations across North America, Asia, and the UK. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including life insurance, health insurance, and investment solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative offerings. Sun Life's commitment to financial wellness and sustainability has earned it a strong market position, recognised for its robust financial performance and dedication to community initiatives. With over 150 years of experience, Sun Life continues to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
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Industry Benchmark
Sun Life's score of 74 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sun Life's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sun Life reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,031,685,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 45,601,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 40,589,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 15,950,347,000 kg CO2e. This includes emissions from investments (about 15,872,412,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 16,664,000 kg CO2e). Sun Life has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 for all scopes of emissions, which encompasses both operational and investment-related emissions. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact, with specific goals for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions of 35% by 2035 from a 2019 base year. The company is also actively involved in initiatives to enhance its sustainability practices, including the completion of an all-electric net-zero carbon industrial building in Ontario, Canada. Sun Life's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are specific to its operations. The company continues to align its strategies with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,403,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sun Life's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sun Life's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 78% last year and increased significantly since 2014, 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.
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Sun Life'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.
Sun Life 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.
