a.s.r. joins Forum for Insurance Transition to Net-Zero (FIT)
a.s.r. has joined the Forum for Insurance Transition to Net-Zero (FIT), a new initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). A total of 19 insurers and reinsurers worldwide have joined this initiative. FIT builds upon the efforts of the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA). It provides a broader platform for collaboration and innovation and a.s.r. is one of the three Dutch insurers actively participating. a.s.r. hereby reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable and climate-neutral insurance sector.
FIT, a new initiative that was launched today by UNEP, follows up on the efforts of the NZIA. FIT brings together insurers, reinsurers, regulators and other stakeholders to work on methodologies and standards that promote climate risk mitigation through accelerating and scaling up climate action by the insurance industry.
Mariska van Donge, manager Sustainability, Benchmarking and Reporting at a.s.r.: ‘a.s.r. welcomes UNEP’s initiative to provide a broader follow-up to NZIA’s efforts with the launch of FIT. This step allows us to build on the frameworks we delivered under the NZIA. With our entry, we once again emphasise our commitment to supporting and accelerating the transition to a net zero economy.’
By participating in the forum, a.s.r. commits to:
- Assess climate risks: a.s.r. will evaluate its activities and investments based on climate risks, aiming for a low-carbon portfolio.
- Promote transparency: a.s.r. will disclose its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will achieve climate targets.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders: a.s.r. will actively work with other insurers, governments, and civil society organisations to drive the transition toward a sustainable future.
Update 8 July, 2025
The FIT has launched its second transition plan guide, tailored specifically to insurance and reinsurance portfolios, and presented during the inaugural FIT Transition Insurance Summit in Germany.
Underwriting the Transition provides insurance market participants—particularly insurers, reinsurers, and brokers—with a comprehensive and structured framework to support the development and disclosure of credible transition plans for insurance portfolios. It addresses a significant gap in existing transition plan guidance for the insurance sector.
The guide identifies the key components of a credible transition plan and includes a checklist to assess its credibility. It builds on FIT’s first publication, the “Closing the Gap” guide.
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