ESG at Equitable
Environmental, Social and Governance
We believe delivering excellent business performance and benefiting society are inextricably linked and the way forward for responsible companies. Our mission helps not only our clients, but also positively impacts society as well. We aspire to amplify our mission and serve as a force for good, creating a more rewarding and sustainable future for our employees, financial professionals, clients, partners and communities.
Equitable's mission
To help our clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives
Our ESG promise
To be an enduring force for good for generations to come
Our ESG aspirations
We are still on our journey to execute a long-term ESG strategy to drive greater impact, and we recognize our work is far from complete. We continue to review and re-energize existing programs, policies and procedures, devise inspiring initiatives, and make critical, ESG-related investment decisions. Whether disclosure of our ESG activities remain voluntary or become mandatory, we will act with transparency, integrity and purpose in all we do.
Investing in our people
Building stronger communities
Upholding stakeholder trust
Investing in our people
To deliver on our mission and attract and retain the best talent, we are building a faster and more agile company with greater capabilities and increased client focus. Harnessing the collective strength and talent of Equitable’s more than 8,000 employees and financial professionals, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive personally and professionally. This includes providing our people with learning and development opportunities as well as the programs and benefits that help improve their overall well-being.
Caring for the environment
To live up to our ESG promise, Equitable must deeply understand our environmental impact. This includes not only assessing the impact of our operations and business practices but also the ESG-related implications of our investment decisions. We are committed to being good environmental stewards of our business, creating programs and practices that can drive sustainable, positive change.
Building stronger communities
We are committed to being a force for good in the communities where we live and work. Through our grantmaking, volunteerism and impact investing, we aspire to drive community vitality, foster equity and opportunity and advance economic mobility. Funded with a $96m endowment, Equitable Foundation has supported philanthropic causes since 1986, underscoring our long-term commitment to our communities. We also have an Impact Investing program, funded by our $96bn General Account, that seeks to benefit society while generating a competitive financial return.
Upholding stakeholder trust
At the very core of our mission to help individuals achieve financial well-being are the promises we make to our clients. The promise to deliver sound financial advice and trusted products to navigate life’s ups and downs. The promise to be there for our clients from day one, regardless of how much money they might have to save. And the promise to get to know our clients as whole people, understanding every financial decision is a life-impacting one.
From our risk management philosophy and economic model that guides our business decisions to our governance model and code of conduct, we believe strong adherence to these principles helps us create long-term value for stakeholders and deliver on the promises we make.
ESG data center
We believe transparency is imperative in upholding the trust of our clients, employees, partners, shareholders and other stakeholders. Visit our ESG data center to learn more about our related policies and practices, which includes our disclosures aligned to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Link to Equitable's ESG data center
Link to Equitable Holdings ESG data center
