Zurich Insurance Group AG
Zurich Insurance Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Zurich Insurance Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Zurich Insurance Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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. | 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 Zurich Insurance Group's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Zurich Insurance Group in 2024.
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zurich Insurance Group decreased by 100%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. b
Insights into Zurich Insurance Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Zurich Insurance Group reported 38,420 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 Zurich Insurance Group includes a breakdown across 5 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. a
Zurich Insurance Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zurich Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Zurich Insurance Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 38,420 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 Zurich Insurance Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zurich Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 45.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zurich Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Zurich Insurance Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zurich Insurance Group disclose?
In 2024, Zurich Insurance Group 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 Zurich Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Zurich Insurance Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 16,647 tCO₂e (43.33%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 15,174 tCO₂e (39.49%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,383 tCO₂e (11.41%)