Sustainability
Our Commitment
Our sustainability strategy sets out our responsibilities and commitments across our business including our operations, our people and our investments.
Further details are included in our:
Annual Reports and AccountsUtmost Group Sustainability Strategy
Environmental Impact
Utmost Group has a responsibility to reduce its environmental impact and to protect the environment. Our business and our employees take this responsibility seriously.
Operational Emissions
The Group is actively taking steps to reduce its initial carbon footprint as well as supporting carbon reduction programmes
Regular Reporting
The Group will provide regular and transparent reporting on our progress against our commitments
Climate-Related Risk
The impacts of the risks relating to climate change are being assessed, measured, monitored, and managed across our business
Stakeholder Outcomes
Utmost Group aims to make a positive difference to all our stakeholders. Aligned to our strategic pillar of creating an enduring business, it is crucial that we maintain strong, long-term relations with our external stakeholders and communities.
Proposition and Service Quality
The Group is committed to continuing to enhance our propositions and service quality to improve client outcomes
Enduring Business
Utmost is focused on ensuring the ongoing creation of economic value and the delivering financial resiliency
Local Communities
The Group looks to be an active participant in our local communities, and provides support to employees to play their part through volunteering and fundraising
Responsible Investments
The Group is committed to taking a proactive approach to sustainable investing. Embedding and enhancing our responsible investment capabilities across our entire business will continue to be a key priority.
UN PRI Membership
The Group is committed to fulfilling its duties as a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (“UN PRI”)
Net Zero by 2050
Utmost Group is committed to transitioning our shareholder assets to be net zero in its carbon emissions by 2050
50% Reduction by 2030
The Group will reduce the carbon intensity of its shareholder assets by 50% by 2030
People Development
The Group prides itself on being an employer that celebrates difference and authenticity, and we are committed to fostering a culture in which all have an equal opportunity to succeed
Reaching their potential
At Utmost, we remain committed to creating an environment where out people can achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential
Diversity and Inclusion
The Group is focused on increasing diverse representation, and to strengthen our leadership’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Learning and Development
The Group is motivated to enrich our employees’ engagement and to ensure that our employees have the resources to develop their skills
Our Memberships
Paul Thompson Utmost Group CEOOur purpose-led approach is deeply embedded and is focused on the long term, and we are committed to playing our role in efforts to embed responsible practices across the value chain.