a.s.r. again ranks amongst the most sustainable companies in Europe and worldwide
It is the fourth time that a.s.r. has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World Index) and in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI Europe Index), the indices that monitor companies for sustainability on a global and European level. With the inclusion in the DJSI World Index a.s.r. ranks amongst the 10% most sustainable insurers worldwide.
S&P Dow Jones Indices, the division of S&P Global that publishes the indices, assesses listed companies each year on their environmental (E), social (S) and economic (G) performance. The top 10% of best-performing companies in each sector are listed in the index. Based on the results achieved, a.s.r.’s sustainability policy ranks amongst the top in the European and global markets. In both the World index and the European index, a.s.r. rose two places: on the World index, this resulted in the eighth position. In the European index, a.s.r. ranked number five among the most sustainable companies. It is the fourth consecutive year that a.s.r. has been included in the World index and the third consecutive year that a.s.r. has also been included in the European index.
Jos Baeten, CEO at a.s.r.: ‘We are very pleased that a.s.r. is once again included in both the European- and World Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Two leading sustainability indices. In the coming years, we will continue our efforts to further improve our sustainability performance and create even more sustainable value for all our stakeholders. By combining the activities of Aegon Nederland with a.s.r., we expect to be able to make an even greater impact on sustainability'.
a.s.r. achieved a score of 79 points out of a maximum of 100. The score on the three different parameters is: environmental (72), social (75) and economic (85). This was announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices on Friday 8 December.
For more information: Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
For more information: Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index.
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25 Apr 2024a.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.
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18 Apr 2024500 a.s.r. employees roll up their sleeves on first “Doenkracht Donderdag”Across the Netherlands, 500 a.s.r. employees will participate in activities on Thursday, April 18, during Doenkracht Donderdag (“Doenkracht Thursday”). On this day, employees will step away from their usual tasks and wholeheartedly engage in volunteer work across 6 of a.s.r.’s 7 business cities. a.s.r.’s social organisation, Doenkracht, collaborates with various organisations in and around these cities that can benefit from external help. This initiative marks the first time a.s.r. is organising such an event, drawing inspiration from Aegon Nederland, which previously introduced Vrijwilligerswerk Vrijdag (“Volunteering on Friday”). The commitment to community activities aligns with a.s.r.’s mission to empower individuals in the Netherlands to make informed financial decisions, fostering greater financial awareness, savvy, and resilience.
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16 Apr 2024a.s.r. to hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 29 May 2024Today, ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.) is publishing the convocation and the accompanying documents for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) that is scheduled for Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The AGM will be held on that day at the office of a.s.r. in Utrecht.