- Increasing transparency requirements regarding products and services.
- Growing demand for sustainable products.
- Potential impacts of climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy on investments.
Swiss Life Holding Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Swiss Life Holding Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.3K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 7.1K tCO2e; Scope 2: 388 tCO2e; Scope 3: 6.8K tCO2e. 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
14.3K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
63.0K m3
2023
Waste
702.9K kg
2023
Energy Use
30.8M kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 7.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 388 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.8K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.3K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 13.6K tCO2e |
| 2018 | 24.4K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions per full-time employee by 44% compared to 2019.
- Achieved net-zero operational emissions since 2022 through offsetting.
- Reduced carbon intensity for directly owned real estate portfolio below global benchmarks.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO₂ emissions per FTE by 35% by 2024 compared to 2019.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon intensity of directly owned real estate by 20% by 2030 compared to 2019.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change MitigationResponsible InvestmentEmployee Well-beingDiversity & InclusionOperational Ecology