HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd
HDFC Life Insurance's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, HDFC 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
HDFC Life Insurance has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into HDFC Life Insurance's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HDFC Life Insurance amounted to 12,097.2 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HDFC Life Insurance increased by 10.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of HDFC Life Insurance were 226.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has HDFC Life Insurance reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2023, HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 91.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions increased by 40.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,870.3 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has HDFC Life Insurance reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2023, HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that HDFC Life Insurance 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 10.22% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does HDFC Life Insurance use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into HDFC Life Insurance's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported 21,995.9 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 2025 disclosure of HDFC Life Insurance includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,995.9 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 HDFC Life Insurance reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2023, HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 492.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions increased by 235.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does HDFC Life Insurance disclose?
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported emissions for 5 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 HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,159.5 tCO₂e (64.37%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,121.5 tCO₂e (18.74%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,899.7 tCO₂e (8.64%)
HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into HDFC Life Insurance’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 226.9 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,553 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
HDFC Life Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does HDFC Life Insurance's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.27 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does HDFC Life Insurance rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places HDFC Life Insurance among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into HDFC Life Insurance's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, HDFC Life Insurance reported a total carbon footprint of 34,093.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 94.87% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to HDFC Life Insurance's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 34.82%. a