MetLife
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MetLife disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 372.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 11.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 40.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 320.1K 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
372.6K tCO2e/year
2023
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.). | 320.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions from 18,342 metric tons CO2e in 2019 to 11,853 metric tons CO2e in 2023
- Increased renewable energy electricity consumption from 164,048 MWh in 2019 to 99,749 MWh in 2023 (Note: discrepancy in numbers needs clarification)
- Improved waste diversion rate from 57% in 2019 to 51% in 2023 (Note: slight decrease needs clarification)
- Significant increase in LEED certified buildings from 2019 to 2023
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible InvestmentsWorkforce DiversityEnvironmental SustainabilityCommunity EngagementSupply Chain Management