Environment
Aviva calls on UK government to act on being climate-ready
Aviva has released a new report which lays out how the UK government and financial institutions can become more climate-ready and that SMEs need support to take climate action.
BMS offsets backdated greenhouse gas emissions
BMS Group has moved to offset backdated greenhouse gas emissions arising from energy consumption in its offices, by its employees working from home, and through business travel and hotel stays for the past four years.
UK Broker Awards 2022: ESG Broker Champion – Sustainability
Capsule wowed the judges with its outstanding sustainability ethos, which permeates through its entire business. The start-up launched last year to support companies strong on ESG and has already achieved a B Corp certification. It secured more than 60…
Verlingue achieves ESG bronze accreditation
Verlingue has gained bronze accreditation for its ESG approach from independent assessor EcoVadis.
Ex First Central UK CEO Andy James launches motor provider Zixty
Andy James, previously UK CEO at First Central, has launched app-based motor insurance provider Zixty.
Howden open to sharing “journey” with fellow brokers as it targets plastic neutrality
Howden Group has pushed ahead with its plans to achieve plastic neutrality and stands ready to help other brokers go down the same path, Sophie Arup head of CSR has updated Insurance Age.
Igo4 pledges to go Net Zero by 2050
Igo4 has signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative committing to a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to become Net Zero by 2050.
Lloyd & Whyte buys Naturesave Policies
Totnes-based Naturesave Policies, a broker with a focus on green and ethical insurance, has been acquired by Lloyd & Whyte for an undisclosed sum.