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Aviva becomes the first major insurer worldwide to target Net Zero carbon by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

Aviva has announced its plan to become a Net Zero carbon emissions company by 2040. This is the most demanding target of any major insurance company in the world today. The undertaking, which will inform every aspect of operations and investment decisions at Aviva, is part of its strategy to be the UK’s leading insurer, contributing to a sustainable economic recovery.  Aviva’s 2040 Net Zero plan means: Net Zero carbon emissions from its investments by 2040; A clear pathway to Net Zero: a cut of 25% in the carbon intensity…

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Aviva calls for pension funds to be “net-zero” by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Aviva has set a new 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target for its own auto-enrolment default pension funds. This is aligned to the Paris Agreement and the Government’s own net-zero target. Aviva is committed to making progress towards the net-zero target as quickly as possible and is exploring the feasibility of a 2030 target, in-line with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1.5-degree pathway4. As part of Aviva’s strategy to achieve this, it plans to invest over £5 billion into low carbon equities and climate transition strategies across its default…

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Aviva announces donation to NHS Charities Together as part of package of Covid-19 support

Stuart Mitchell

Aviva, has pledged £5 million to NHS Charities Together as part of a package of measures aimed at supporting customers and their communities during the Covid-19 crisis. Aviva’s donation will fund support for the NHS in three key areas: welfare and wellbeing for NHS employees, volunteers and patients; assistance for patients leaving hospital; and long-term mental health support for NHS workers. Aviva’s package of measures to support customers and communities also includes: Free breakdown cover, enhanced home insurance for personal belongings and free courtesy cars for Aviva customers working in…

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