RADNOR, PA — For the eighth consecutive year, Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) has earned a spot on the respected Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. The inclusion in this index, determined by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), underscores Lincoln Financial’s ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Each year, over 13,000 companies are invited to participate in the CSA, but only 3,500 of the largest global companies qualify for inclusion on any DJSI. The index monitors the performance of the top 20% of the 600 largest North American companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index leading in sustainability. This year, Lincoln Financial was among the top quartile of North American insurance companies in several assessment categories, including Risk and Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Transparency and Reporting, and Privacy Protection.
Amber Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer at Lincoln Financial Group, expressed pride in the company’s recognition on the DJSI for North America. She emphasized that sustainability has been a cornerstone of Lincoln’s strategy for decades, with the company striving to contribute positively to people and the planet while helping Americans achieve financial security.
In its pursuit of continuous improvement, Lincoln remains committed to enhancing the quality and scope of its reporting. In 2022, the company reached its targets on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and made substantial strides in expanding Scope 3 emissions reporting and calculations in categories with readily available emissions data. Lincoln also recently joined the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investments (UN PRI), committing to incorporating the UN PRI’s six principles for responsible investment into its investment and management practices to foster a more sustainable global economy.
Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are among the most widely recognized global sustainability indices. They were created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and SAM, combining the experience of an established index provider with the expertise of a specialist in Sustainable Investing. The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios and provide an effective platform for investors wishing to encourage companies to improve their corporate sustainability practices. Lincoln Financial’s consistent inclusion in the DJSI North America is a testament to its enduring commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
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