- Sustainability risks, including climate change (physical and transition risks), cyber risks, and macroeconomic trends.
- Data limitations and documentation for principal adverse impacts and EU Taxonomy reporting.
- Interpretation uncertainties regarding EU Taxonomy Regulation and Delegated Acts.
UNIQA Insurance Group AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, UNIQA Insurance Group AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.9K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 282 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 2.3K tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 7.3K 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.
GHG Emissions
9.9K tCO2e (2023)
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). | 282 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.9K tCO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 8.1K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 8.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 8.1K tCO2e/year (1.1% increase year-on-year 1.7% decrease with consistent system parameters) |
| 2018 | 89.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successfully validated interim climate targets for 2030 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for both investment portfolio and operational management.
- Reduced UNIQA portfolio’s WACI by 29% from 2021 to 2023.
- Exceeded 2025 target of €2 billion in sustainable investments a year early, reaching €2.17 billion in 2023.
- Increased premium volume in renewables by 20% in 2023.
- Improved Carbon Risk Rating by 4% compared to 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase sustainable investments to more than €2 billion by 2025.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions in our business model by 2040 in Austria, and by 2050 throughout the entire Group.
- Expand photovoltaic capacity to at least 600 kWp by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions in our business model by 2050 throughout the entire Group.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable InvestmentsDecarbonizationEmployee Well-beingDiversity & InclusionData ProtectionCybersecurityHuman RightsAnti-CorruptionNatural Disaster Risk Management