Mercuries Life Insurance Co Ltd

Common Name
Mercuries Life Insurance
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Employees
5,266
Ticker
2867
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Mercuries Life Insurance Co. is a leading entity in the insurance sector, primarily providing a wide array of life insurance products and services. The company's main purpose is to offer financial sec...

Mercuries Life Insurance's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Mercuries 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).

Mercuries Life Insurance has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Mercuries Life Insurance’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Mercuries Life Insurance's Annual Report 2023
a. Mercuries Life Insurance's Annual Report 2023
b. Mercuries Life Insurance's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Mercuries Life Insurance's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Mercuries Life Insurance's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercuries Life Insurance amounted to 7,895.314 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercuries Life Insurance decreased by 17.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220230150300450600tCO2e+19%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercuries Life Insurance were 518.251 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 1 emissions increased by 19.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,377.063 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Mercuries Life Insurance reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 19.59% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b

What methodology does Mercuries Life Insurance use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Mercuries Life Insurance's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported 11.11 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 2023 disclosure of Mercuries Life Insurance 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. a

Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023036912tCO2e+58%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11.11 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

Compared to the previous year (2022), Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions increased by 58.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mercuries Life Insurance disclose?

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported emissions for 1 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 Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 11.11 tCO₂e (100%)

Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(100.0%)

Insights into Mercuries Life Insurance’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 518.251 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,017 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Mercuries Life Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PEMHICKTCTChina Man-Made FiberYear: 2023Scope 1: 390,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,199Scope 1 Intensity: 325.94 tCO2e/$MFubon Financial HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,808 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,603Scope 1 Intensity: 1.57 tCO2e/$MPPPresident SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 363Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MMercuries & Associates HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,278Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MEEE.SUN Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,403 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,298Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MMMMega Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,639 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,503Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MHHHua Nan Financial HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,009Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MIIIBF Financial HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 239Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MCTBC Financial HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.97 tCO2e/$MCCChailease HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,868 tCO2eRevenue: $M 710Scope 1 Intensity: 6.85 tCO2e/$MO-BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 287 tCO2eRevenue: $M 304Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MKKKGI Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MSCSBYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,561Scope 1 Intensity: 1.49 tCO2e/$MCathay Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,018Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MTTTCFHCYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,008Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MCCCapital SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 404 tCO2eRevenue: $M 619Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MYuanta Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,125 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,686Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MFEIBYear: 2023Scope 1: 307 tCO2eRevenue: $M 414Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MSinopac Financial HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,722Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MTTTS Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,644Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MMercuries Life InsuranceYear: 2023Scope 1: 518 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$M

How does Mercuries Life Insurance's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.95 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Mercuries Life Insurance rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance ranked 2 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Mercuries Life Insurance's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Mercuries Life Insurance reported a total carbon footprint of 7,906.424 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.77% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Mercuries Life Insurance's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 93.3% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.55%. a

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