SFMI practices green energy management as an environmentally friendly company.
GHG Emissions Management and Disclosure of Information
- Although the nature of insurance business does not require much use of energy and resources, SFMI voluntarily practices environment-friendly energy management through stringent control on green house gas (GHG) emissions and supervision on resource use.
- Since its accession to Carbon Disclosure Project in 2010, SFMI has disclosed its carbon footprints including GHG emissions from all SFMI office buildings.
- Every year, SFMI goes through a third-party verification on its GHG emissions, improving accuracy and reliability of environment-related information.
GHG Emissions
(Unit: tCO2e, tCO2e/㎡)
| Classification | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total GHG emissions | 20,188 | 18,416 | 15,153 |
| GHG emissions per unit area | 0.0582 | 0.0505 | 0.0424 |
| Next Year Total GHG emissions Target | 19,784 | 18,047 | 14,850 |
Energy Conservation & Efficiency Improvement
- SFMI promotes efficient energy use by implementing various energy-saving measures such as flexible management of building facilities.
- SFMI maintains a proper indoor temperature in summer and winter times when demand for energy surges for heating and cooling, and automatically controls and turns off lights in the office.
- SFMI creates an environmentally friendly work environment through remodeling of old buildings into eco- friendly systems and placement of energy-efficient equipment.
Indirect GHG Emissions Reduction
SFMI provides corporate shuttle rides to employees so that they can refrain from driving and commute to work via public transportation.
GHG Reduction Efforts
| Category | GHG Reduction Efforts |
|---|---|
| Electricity | Automatic light-out during lunch time and non-working hours, observance of recommended indoor temperature level s, turn-off of PC and electronic devices when leaving the office |
| Fuel | Operation of joint shuttle buses by group affiliates, encouraging the use of public transportation for commuting and business trips |
| Paper | Adoption of electronic approval system, electronic policy terms and conditions, promotion of internet-based insurance |
| Gas | Energy-saving by maintaining a proper indoor temperature |
| Others | Replacement of run-down equipment with energy-efficient facility, monitoring on energy demand management, power-saving campaign, recommendation for using mugs and personal cups instead of paper cups |