Swiss Life Holding AG
Swiss Life Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding 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).
Swiss Life Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Swiss Life Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Swiss Life Holding amounted to 6,727 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Swiss Life Holding decreased by 10.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Swiss Life Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Swiss Life Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Swiss Life Holding were 5,842 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Swiss Life Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Swiss Life Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swiss Life Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Swiss Life Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 885 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Swiss Life Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Swiss Life Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 74.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swiss Life Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 128.09% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Swiss Life Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Swiss Life Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Swiss Life Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding reported 9,162 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Swiss Life Holding includes a breakdown across 4 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.
Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,162 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Swiss Life Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 emissions increased by 35.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Swiss Life Holding disclose?
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,155 tCOâ‚‚e (89%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 497 tCOâ‚‚e (5.42%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 328 tCOâ‚‚e (3.58%)
Swiss Life Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Swiss Life Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Swiss Life Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 15,889 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.49% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Swiss Life Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 57.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 36.77%.