- Data limitations and uncertainties inherent in climate data and reporting, particularly regarding Scope 3 emissions.
- Challenges in sourcing EVIC data for financed emissions calculations.
- Reliance on investee companies for accurate and consistent climate data reporting.
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 7.5K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 14.0K tCO2e (2023). 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.
Water Usage
184.3K m3 (2023)
2021-2023
Waste
395 tonnes (2023)
2021-2023
Energy Use
105.0K MWh (2023)
2021-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-2023)
| 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). | 7.5K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.0K tCO2e (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 140.4K tCO2e |
| 2017 | 48.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions from 6,638 tonnes CO2e in 2021 to 7,500 tonnes CO2e in 2023.
- Reduced absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions from 16,051 tonnes CO2e in 2021 to 13,985 tonnes CO2e in 2023.
- Increased total waste recycled or reused from 139 tonnes in 2021 to 318 tonnes in 2023.
- Increased total renewable energy consumption from 28,824 MWh in 2021 to 29,179 MWh in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero related goals (details under development)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance