China Life Insurance Co Ltd
China Life Insurance's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, China Life Insurance 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, China Life Insurance has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Life Insurance's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Life Insurance amounted to 1,384,833.87 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 China Life Insurance increased by 100.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
China Life Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Life Insurance were 95,978.48 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has China Life Insurance reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, China Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 71.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions increased by 92.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are China Life Insurance's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, China Life Insurance reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,288,855.39 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has China Life Insurance reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, China Life Insurance's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 28.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Life Insurance's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 101.39% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does China Life Insurance use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, China Life Insurance reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
China Life Insurance's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into China Life Insurance’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, China Life Insurance reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 95,978.48 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,506 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
China Life Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does China Life Insurance's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, China Life Insurance reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.42 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does China Life Insurance rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, China Life Insurance ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places China Life Insurance among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a