Assurant Affirms Commitment to Sustainability, Environmental Transparency
01 Februar 2022 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Earns ‘B’ score on CDP annual survey
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of
lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect
major consumer purchases, today announced that it sustained a “B”
CDP score for the fourth consecutive year through its disclosure of
the company’s environmental impact and commitment. CDP is a global
non-profit that runs the world’s leading environmental disclosure
platform.
Disclosing data around environmental impact is now a business
norm; in 2021 over 13,000 companies worth more than 64% of global
market capitalization disclosed through CDP. Over 75% of the
S&P 500 disclose and more than 590 investors with US$110
trillion in assets under management have requested environmental
data from companies through CDP. By disclosing and posting its CDP
submission on Assurant.com, the company demonstrates its
recognition of the increasing importance of environmental
transparency among all of its stakeholders.
In its most recent CDP disclosure, Assurant reaffirmed
climate-related actions as an ESG strategic priority and
highlighted actions taken by the company. In 2020, for example,
annual paper consumption was reduced by about 52.5 tons. Over the
past decade, Assurant has reduced energy consumption by
approximately 86 million kilowatt hours. In addition to embedding
sustainability in its risk management and operations, Assurant’s
environmental commitment is integrated throughout the product
lifecycle, helping consumers and reducing environmental impact. By
example, in 2021, it repurposed its 100 millionth mobile device,
which equates to diverting 20,412 metric tons of e-waste from
landfills.
“We are building on our progress as we continue to strengthen
the alignment of our sustainability initiatives with our purpose,
our values and our long-term strategy,” said Keith Demmings,
president and CEO. “Through our annual CDP disclosure, we are able
to reinforce our environmental commitment and highlight our
progress toward operating in ways that minimize our carbon
footprint and enhance sustainability.”
Simon Fischweicher, Head of Corporations and Supply Chains at
CDP North America, commented, “Climate change poses a present
and future risk to companies and their supply chains. Only by
measuring environmental risks and opportunities can companies
manage them now, prepare for the future and remain competitive –
especially as large mainstream investors and federal policymakers
increasingly push for greater transparency through disclosure. By
disclosing their environmental impact through CDP, Assurant has
taken an important first step. I look forward to their continued
dedication to transparency and effort in securing a net-zero,
sustainable and just world.”
The companies disclosing through CDP can be accessed here:
https://www.cdp.net/en/responses
For more information about Assurant’s commitment to
sustainability, and to review its 2021 CDP Climate Survey response,
please visit: socialresponsibility.assurant.com.
About Assurant Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading
global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support,
protect and connect major consumer purchases. Anticipating the
evolving needs of consumers, Assurant partners with the world’s
leading brands to develop innovative products and services and to
deliver an enhanced customer experience. A Fortune 500 company with
a presence in 21 countries, Assurant offers mobile device
solutions; extended service contracts; vehicle protection services;
renters insurance; lender-placed insurance products; and other
specialty products. The Assurant Foundation strengthens communities
by supporting charitable partners that help protect where people
live and can thrive, connect with local resources, inspire
inclusion and prepare leaders of the future.
Learn more at assurant.com or on Twitter @AssurantNews.
About CDP CDP is a global non-profit that runs the
world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities,
states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 590
investors with over US$110 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using
capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to
disclose their environmental impacts and to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over
14,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in
2021, including more than 13,000 companies worth over 64% of global
market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states and regions,
representing a combined population of over 2.6 billion. Fully
TCFD-aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the
world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and
procurement decisions toward a net-zero, sustainable and resilient
economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets
initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda and the
Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP
to find out more.
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Media: Stacie Sherer Vice President, Corporate
Communications 917.420.0980 stacie.sherer@assurant.com
Investor Relations: Suzanne Shepherd Senior Vice
President, Investor Relations and Sustainability Phone:
201.788.4324 suzanne.shepherd@assurant.com
Sean Moshier Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations Phone:
914.204.2253 sean.moshier@assurant.com
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