Aegon Ltd
Aegon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Aegon completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Aegon has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aegon's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aegon amounted to 13,013 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aegon decreased by 11.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Aegon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aegon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aegon were 1,945 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aegon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 42.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Aegon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Aegon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 229 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 11,068 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Aegon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aegon's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Aegon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Aegon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Aegon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Aegon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Aegon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Aegon reported 10,255 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Aegon includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Aegon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aegon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Aegon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,255 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aegon's Scope 3 emissions increased by 61.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aegon disclose?
In 2023, Aegon reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Aegon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Aegon's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,255 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Aegon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aegon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Aegon reported a total carbon footprint of 23,268 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.74% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Aegon's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 47.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.07%.