Brighthouse Financial Inc
Brighthouse Financial's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Brighthouse Financial completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Brighthouse Financial has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Brighthouse Financial's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brighthouse Financial amounted to 1,048 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brighthouse Financial decreased by 15.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
What are Brighthouse Financial's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Brighthouse Financial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,048 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Brighthouse Financial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brighthouse Financial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.42% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Brighthouse Financial use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Brighthouse Financial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Brighthouse Financial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Brighthouse Financial's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Brighthouse Financial reported 26,006 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Brighthouse Financial includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Brighthouse Financial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brighthouse Financial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Brighthouse Financial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 26,006 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has Brighthouse Financial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Brighthouse Financial's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 30.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brighthouse Financial's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Brighthouse Financial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brighthouse Financial disclose?
In 2024, Brighthouse Financial reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Brighthouse Financial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Brighthouse Financial's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 24,507 tCO₂e (94.24%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,499 tCO₂e (5.76%)