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News Utrecht 21 August 2024 07:05 EU/Amsterdam

a.s.r. commits to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

a.s.r. has joined the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In doing so, a.s.r. commits to setting science-based emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. This step fits the ambition of a.s.r. to belong to the leading group of European sustainable insurers. After signing, a.s.r. has 2 years to submit the climate goals to SBTi.

Mariska van Donge, sustainability, benchmarking & reporting manager at a.s.r.: ‘Today we announce our commitment to SBTi, a step that underlines our commitment to a more sustainable future. By setting our emission reduction targets and having them validated by an independent institution, we can make a contribution to the environment, that is both transparent and objectively measurable. SBTi also helps us to comply with sustainability regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). With this step, a.s.r. emphasises its commitment to measurable objectives. This way, we contribute to a better, more sustainable society and a healthier world together.’

More about SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organisation that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their role in the fight against the climate crisis. They develop standards, tools and guidelines that help companies set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in line with what is needed to keep global warming below catastrophic levels and reach net zero by 2050. SBTi works with CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). For more information, visit: sciencebasedtargets.org/about-us. 

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