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Chesnara PLC

Common Name
Chesnara
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Employees
386
Ticker
CSN
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Chesnara plc is a public limited company specializing in life assurance and pensions consolidation across Europe. Headquartered in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, it operates as a holding company...

Chesnara's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Chesnara 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).

Chesnara has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)20242023
Total Scope 1
62a
83a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
64a
97a
Total Scope 3
5,283,349a
4,883,846a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.0321a
0.0631a
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a. Chesnara's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Chesnara's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chesnara amounted to 126 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).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chesnara decreased by 30%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Chesnara's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202320240255075100tCO2e-25%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chesnara's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chesnara were 62 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Chesnara's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 25.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Chesnara's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Chesnara reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Chesnara reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Chesnara's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 34.02% 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 Chesnara use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Chesnara reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Chesnara's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202320240255075100tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Chesnara's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Chesnara reported 5,283,349 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 Chesnara includes a breakdown across 9 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

Chesnara's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chesnara's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Chesnara reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,283,349 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 0.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Chesnara's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Chesnara's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chesnara disclose?

In 2024, Chesnara reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Chesnara's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Chesnara's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 5,279,757 tCO₂e (99.93%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,907 tCO₂e (0.06%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 192 tCO₂e (0%)

Chesnara's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.9%)

Insights into Chesnara’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Chesnara reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 62 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,931 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Chesnara's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Unum GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,634 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,790Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MCNP AssurancesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,015Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MKGI Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MSBI Life InsuranceYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,686Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MDaiichi Life GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,068 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69,256Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MNew China Life InsuranceYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,865Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MPrudentialYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,203Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MPrudential FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,609 tCO2eRevenue: $M 70,659Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MChina Pacific Insurance GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 55,068Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MPower Corporation of CanadaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,920Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MSamsung Life InsuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,285Scope 1 Intensity: 1.98 tCO2e/$MCathay Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,018Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MFubon Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,026 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,595Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MMetLifeYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69,947Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MLICYear: 2025Scope 1: 27,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 104,221Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MGreat-West LifecoYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,876 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,141Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MAflacYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,128Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MManulife FinancialYear: 2023Scope 1: 140,202 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,959Scope 1 Intensity: 4.39 tCO2e/$MAIA GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,566 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,255Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MPing AnYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,158 tCO2eRevenue: $M 125,593Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MChina Life InsuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 95,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 70,185Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MPT Pacific Strategic FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 124Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MHapvidaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,680Scope 1 Intensity: 2.06 tCO2e/$MBangkok Life AssuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 874 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MStandard LifeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,490Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MChesnaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 62 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$M

How does Chesnara's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Chesnara reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.38, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Chesnara rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Chesnara ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Chesnara among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Chesnara's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Chesnara reported a total carbon footprint of 5,283,475 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.18% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Chesnara's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 100% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0%.a

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