- Climate change risks (extreme weather, energy supply disruptions, carbon legislation)
- Maintaining ethical culture and strong security practices.
MetLife, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, MetLife, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 177.8K metric tons CO2e (Gross Scope 1 without offset). By scope: Scope 1: 15.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 108.0K tCO2e (Location-based); Scope 3: 28.3K tCO2e (Global Business Travel). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
177.8K metric tons CO2e (Gross Scope 1 without offset)
2017
Water Usage
70.0K kgals (Total Water Consumption U.S. managed office portfolio)
2017
Waste
6.4M lbs (Total Waste Generated)
2017
Energy Use
237.2K MWh (Total Electricity Consumption)
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 15.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 108.0K tCO2e (Location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 28.3K tCO2e (Global Business Travel) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 177.8K metric tons CO2e (Gross Scope 1 without offset) |
| 2016 | 17.5K (Scope 1 without offset) + 109224 (Scope 2 location-based) + 33559 (Scope 3) tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality for the second year in a row.
- Implemented 60 energy efficiency projects in 17 countries.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- By 2020, reduce energy consumption by 10% (from 2012 baseline)
- By 2020, reduce location-based carbon emissions by 10% (from 2012 baseline)
- By 2020, require 100 top suppliers to disclose GHG emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible InvestingEthics and IntegrityCustomer ExperienceEmployee Well-beingSupplier InclusionEnvironmental SustainabilityFinancial Inclusion