AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Supporting the SunZia Wind and Transmission project, a large clean energy infrastructure project expected to produce clean power for 3 million customers annually.
- Go Green Initiative focusing on increasing electronic communications and reducing printing and paper usage.
- Reduced carbon footprint in real estate portfolio through energy-efficient lighting and adjustments to water and heating systems.
- Implementation of a hybrid work model in 2021, reducing employee commutes and emissions.
Social Achievements
- Established an Executive Diversity Council in 2020 to focus on workforce diversity, supplier diversity, corporate philanthropy, and community involvement.
- Launched several employee networks (Women’s Network, Young Professionals Network, Multicultural Network, Family Network, Prism Network, Military Network, Abilities Network) to foster inclusion and support.
- AmTrust Cares program, providing paid volunteer time and matching employee donations to charities.
- Global Learning & Development programs achieved all-time participation highs in 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Created an internal ESG Forum in 2023 to oversee sustainability policies, processes, and disclosures.
- Established a Climate Council, Executive Diversity Council, and ESG Disclosure Council as subcommittees of the ESG Forum.
- Developed a Climate Change Financial Risk Framework (CC FRF) to identify, measure, manage, monitor, and report on climate-related financial risks.
- Hired a dedicated ESG Reporting Associate in 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Full adoption of the CC FRF across the AFSI group by the end of 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate-related risks to the commercial property portfolio (hurricanes, wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes, floods).
- Potential for reputational risks related to climate change.
- Need to further reduce carbon emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Disciplined underwriting practices to manage exposure to adverse weather risks.
- Development of a Climate Change Financial Risk Framework (CC FRF).
- Tracking and reducing emissions from data centers, print facilities, workspaces, and business processes.
- Incorporating sustainability attributes into investment analysis.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hurricanes
- Wildfires
- Winter storms
- Tornadoes
- Floods
Transition Risks
- Changes to policies, regulations, and public perception
Opportunities
- Investment in renewable energy projects (e.g., SunZia)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001 (several AmTrust International entities)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Insurance Business America 5-Star DEI Award
- NABR 2023 Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness
- Forbes America’s Largest Private Companies List (#100)