AIA release sustainability report
AIA have released their 2022 Sustaining Healthier, Longer, Better Lives report. Some of the key highlights include:
Achieved Toitū carbonreduce certification (and being recertified in 2023)
Engaged New Zealanders over 8 million times with the AIA One Billion initiative, a global, multi-year programme that focuses on initiatives and events to improve kiwis physical and mental wellbeing
Paid 93% of claims received in 2022
Completed adviser wellbeing research
Introduced seven waste streams to AIA house, diverting approximately 10 tonnes from landfill
Employee engagement survey scored 4.3 out of 5
Announced an enhanced parental leave package
Published AIA’s gender pay gap (19.1%) in support of gender pay parity
Established an AIA NZ Board ESG Committee, chaired by an independent director
Established a dedicated workstream to prepare and assess climate risks and opportunities
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