QBE Insurance Group Ltd
QBE Insurance Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group 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).
QBE Insurance Group 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) | 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 |
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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 QBE Insurance Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of QBE Insurance Group amounted to 15,159 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 QBE Insurance Group decreased by 10.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
QBE Insurance Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are QBE Insurance Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of QBE Insurance Group were 7,746 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has QBE Insurance Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, QBE Insurance Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), QBE Insurance Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are QBE Insurance Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 710 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,413 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has QBE Insurance Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, QBE Insurance Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 67.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), QBE Insurance Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.85% 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 QBE Insurance Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
QBE Insurance Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into QBE Insurance Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported 1,902,015 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 QBE Insurance Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,902,015 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 1.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has QBE Insurance Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10,013.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 8,310.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does QBE Insurance Group disclose?
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group 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 QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,882,609 tCO₂e (98.98%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,123 tCO₂e (0.37%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,320 tCO₂e (0.33%)
QBE Insurance Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into QBE Insurance Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,746 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,796 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
QBE Insurance Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does QBE Insurance Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does QBE Insurance Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group ranked 11 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
QBE Insurance Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into QBE Insurance Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, QBE Insurance Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,917,174 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4,757.17% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to QBE Insurance Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.4%. a