- Data limitations in tracking certain ESG metrics across the global enterprise.
- Challenges in obtaining complete and reliable data for financed emissions calculations.
MetLife, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MetLife, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 72.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 and business travel). By scope: Scope 1: 11.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 40.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 20.1K tCO2e/year. 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
72.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 and business travel)
2023
Renewable Energy
60% (Electricity Consumption from Renewable Sources)
of total energy
Water Usage
37.6K kgals/year
2023
Waste
3.4M lbs/year
2023
Energy Use
162.1K MWh/year
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). | 11.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 40.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 20.1K tCO2e/year |
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 | 72.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 and business travel) |
| 2022 | 148.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1+2 and business travel) |
| 2021 | 131.9K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1+2 and business travel) |
| 2019 | 129.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 16.0K metric tons CO2e (gross Scope 1 without carbon offset) |
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 in 2023 for the eighth consecutive year for global owned and leased offices, global vehicle fleets (Scope 1 and 2 emissions), and employee business travel (Scope 3 Category 6).
- Reduced emissions by 44% across our offices and business travel between 2019 and 2023.
- Planted more than 1.6 million trees around the world since 2020.
- Achieved green and healthy buildings at 48% of our global offices by square footage.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for our operations and General Account (GA) investment portfolio by 2050 or sooner.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic performanceEmploymentIndirect economic impactsTraining and educationAnti-corruptionDiversity and equal opportunityAnti-competitive behaviorNon-discriminationEnergyPublic policyEmissionsMarketing and labelingWasteCustomer privacySupplier environmental assessmentFinancial wellnessHealth and well-beingClimate change