Sustainability
Sustainability Resource Center

Sustainability Resource Center

With bold goals, strong partnerships and our purpose—Always with you, building a more confident future—at our core, our sustainability strategy reflects the fundamental promise we make to our colleagues, communities, customers and shareholders. Learn how we are creating value for stakeholders, advancing inclusive behavior and protecting our shared environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL

SOCIAL

GOVERNANCE

Environmental Stewardship

MetLife has had a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship during its 156-year history. We leverage our capabilities as a financial services provider to navigate life’s uncertainties, including those related to climate change and other environmental issues. Climate change poses a risk for all our stakeholders, and because of this, we are working toward identifying solutions and building resiliency in a changing world. We have implemented energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and other environmental practices across our global operations.

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Learn more about our environmental priorities:

Our statement on climate change.
Global Environmental Policy.
Details on environmental topics, including nature & biodiversity; climate risk; deforestation; employee training & environmental engagement; environmental health & safety; green transportation; greenhouse gas emissions; green offices; green investments; Net Zero; renewable energy; supply chain sustainability; sustainable travel; waste management; and water management.
Review our latest GRI, SASB, TCFD and UN SDG Indexes, and CDP Climate Change Report.

Social Responsibility

For more than 156 years, MetLife has helped generations of people build a more confident future. We have the experience, global resources and vision to help provide financial certainties in an uncertain world. We help families, businesses and communities not just survive, but thrive.

MetLife plays an important role in communities as one of the world’s leading financial services companies. We strive to create a positive impact for our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and the environment by aligning our sustainability commitments with our purpose and business mission. Through product innovation, the work of MetLife Foundation, our corporate giving, employee volunteering efforts, meaningful partnerships and pro bono service, MetLife colleagues work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

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Learn more about our social priorities:

View how MetLife Foundation is driving inclusive economic mobility by addressing the needs of people with low income around the globe.
Explore our global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy, DEI Commitments and recent DEI efforts and progress in our latest Sustainability Report.
Details on social topics including: benefits & compensation; community relations; DEI; employee volunteerism; environmental, social and governance (ESG) products & services; financial wellness; health & wellness; healthy workplace; human rights; impact investments; MetLife Foundation; pay equity; supplier inclusion & development; and talent & skill development.

Corporate Governance

Effective leadership, policies and practices underpin MetLife's ability to fulfill our purpose—Always with you, building a more confident future.

MetLife is committed to conducting business fairly and transparently to meet the highest professional standards while navigating an ever-changing external environment. We consistently demonstrate care for our customers, employees and other stakeholders, and are proud to foster a culture in which each employee takes responsibility for their actions, adopts an ownership mindset and is empowered to speak up.

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Learn more about our governance priorities:

Review our commitment to responsible corporate governance.
Explore our Code of Business Ethics.
See additional policies and codes related to various sustainability topics.
Details on governance topics, including anti-bribery & corruption; anti-money laundering policy; anti-trust guidelines; Board diversity; business ethics & values; conflict of interest disclosure program; cybersecurity; environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration; executive pay; global sales practices policy; innovation; privacy & data security; public policy; responsible investments; risk management; shareholder engagement; stakeholder engagement; sustainable financing framework; and whistleblowing.