Social Responsibility
Global Warming Could Slash the Credit Ratings of 63 Countries: Study
A new algorithm-based study by a group of UK universities has predicted that 63 countries – roughly half the number rated by the likes of S&P Global, Moody's and Fitch - could see their credit ...
In Ratings Agency First, A.M. Best Joins UN Program for Sustainable Insurance
AM Best became a signatory of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). The insurance industry plays an important role in supporting sustainable ...
CEO Reflections: Business Lessons From COVID-19, One Year Later
If COVID-19 has taught us any important business-related lesson in 2020, it is the importance of being agile. More than a mere business practice, this agile philosophy of quickly adapting to ...
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Wants Shareholders to Reject Climate Change, Diversity Proposals
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday urged the rejection of shareholder proposals that annual reports be produced about its efforts to address climate change and promote diversity and ...
AXA Drops German Power Giant RWE as a Client Due to Coal Operations
AXA SA, France's biggest insurer, is dropping German energy giant RWE AG as a client in a decision that highlights how taboo the coal business has become. Not even an appeal from RWE Chief Executive ...
Aviva Plans to Become Net Zero Carbon Emissions Company by 2040
British insurer Aviva plans to become a net zero carbon emissions company by 2040, it said on Monday, claiming this was the most demanding target set by any major insurer worldwide. Following the ...
American Family Makes $105M Commitment to Help Close Equity Gaps
American Family Insurance announced it is making a $105 million commitment over the next five years to help close equity gaps and create an environment where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, ...
Shareholders Push Companies to Tackle Climate Change Shortfalls
In the past, shareholder votes on the environment were rare and easily brushed aside. Things could look different in the annual meeting season starting next month, when companies are set to face the ...