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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based). By scope: Scope 1: 271 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.9K tCO2e/year (Market-Based); Scope 3: 8.6K tCO2e/year (Air Travel Only). 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
8.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based)
2023
Waste
4.8K pounds of electronics diverted from landfill
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). | 271 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.9K tCO2e/year (Market-Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.6K tCO2e/year (Air Travel Only) |
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 | 8.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based) |
| 2021 | 7.8K tCO2e (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a cumulative 20% reduction in the carbon intensity of the public corporate bond portfolio over the two-year period ending December 31, 2023
- 53% of employees are located in buildings with LEED or WELL environmental certifications
- Advanced greenhouse gas calculations to include market-based Scope 2 emissions
- Offset 6,324 tons of CO2e through carbon offset projects
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- 20% reduction in carbon intensity of public corporate bond portfolio by 2026
- Increase green and social investments aligned with UN SDGs
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Business Ethics and Responsible PracticesResponsible InvestmentSustainable InnovationCulture of CareEnvironmental Stewardship and Climate Preparedness