Sustainability

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Our Legacy of Sustainability

Learn how our innovative approach to sustainability delivers value for stakeholders.
 
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The Hartford Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Swift

A Message From Our Chairman and CEO, Christopher J. Swift

“Sustainable business practices are paramount to delivering value to all our stakeholders. The Hartford has demonstrated this throughout our 215-year history, and we continue to lead the way with customer-focused innovation, ethical and principled operations and a culture that attracts and retains top talent.”

The Hartford’s Sustainability Approach

Our approach to sustainability centers on innovative business solutions that address the current needs of our stakeholders while preparing us to meet future demands and insure the economies of tomorrow. 
 
We’re actively implementing business, talent and engagement strategies that we believe will maximize our ability to drive sustainable value creation. These four strategic pillars guide our efforts to deliver long-term results for our shareholders while contributing positively to society at large.
Underwriting Human Achievement   
Supporting Resiliency and Entrepreneurship for Our Customers and Communities We aspire to build resilient and entrepreneurial communities that can adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and mitigate risks before they take place.
Improving Health and Well-Being We promote mental and physical prosperity by providing our customers, employees and communities with tools to improve their lives and the lives of their families.
Mobilizing Our Cultural Strengths To Deliver Results We foster our differentiated culture to attract and retain the talent needed to drive innovative business solutions across the markets we serve.
Advancing the Energy Transition
and Reducing Emissions		 We support the energy transition by providing risk-transfer services to low carbon technologies and transitioning companies; we reduce our emissions and help our customers and business partners achieve their objectives.
As a company in business for more than 215 years, we understand what it takes to be sustainable. Our mindset of continuous improvement drives our sustainability strategy as we:
 
  • Listen and adapt to remain relevant to customers and distribution partners
  • Instill trust and confidence
  • Foster a culture that attracts and retains talented employees
  • Deliver value to stakeholders beyond the products and services we offer

Climate

Our industry plays a crucial role in managing climate change risks, and we are committed to supporting our customers and business partners as we collectively transition to a greener society.

People and Culture

Responsible growth hinges on attracting, developing and retaining top talent. Our people and our culture create a powerful competitive differentiator for The Hartford.

Governance

Strong corporate governance practices are foundational to our ability to maintain and foster a culture of integrity and ethical behavior at all levels of the organization.  

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