Corporate Responsibility
We are committed to advancing sustainability across our organization.
Learn more about our sustainability journey.
A Message From Our President and CEO
Our commitment to sustainability is embedded in our company’s strategy and culture. Our mission is to help people achieve financial security. With more than 2 million customers1, we are proud that many people trust us to help protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts. The values displayed by our employees every day – collaboration, adaptability, and passion – shape how we make a positive impact on our distribution partners, their clients, and our communities.
Since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in 2017, we have focused on enhancing our sustainability strategy across our organization, including in the ways we develop and distribute our products; manage our investment portfolio; attract, develop, and retain our talent; support our communities and partners; and impact the environment.
Thank you for your interest in sustainability at Brighthouse Financial. We believe that our focus on sustainability, taking into account the interests of all our stakeholders, will play an important role in creating long-term value, and we look forward to updating you on our progress over time.
Sincerely,
Eric Steigerwalt
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sustainability at Brighthouse Financial
We define sustainability as the strategic integration of relevant Environmental, Social, and Governance factors throughout our organization and culture — recognizing that responsible business practices are critical for driving long-term value for our shareholders and promoting a sustainable future for all.
The Brighthouse Financial Office of Sustainability helps guide the development and implementation of our sustainability strategy and initiatives. Led by our Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), the Sustainability team works cross-functionally with internal business partners to execute our ESG strategy.
ESG Strategic Framework
Identify
We strive to build a company that considers and responds to the expectations and interests of all Brighthouse Financial stakeholders, including our customers, distribution partners, employees, institutional investors and other shareholders, regulators, and the communities in which we live and work. Through inclusive research and engagement, we aim to identify and understand the ESG topics that are most relevant to our company and stakeholders.
Prioritize
The Office of Sustainability conducts an ESG materiality assessment to inform our company’s ESG priorities and goals. Through this comprehensive analysis, we believe we can more effectively anticipate unforeseen risks, identify value-based opportunities related to ESG, and drive positive impacts for our company and our stakeholders.
Respond
We seek to provide our stakeholders with an accurate and balanced view of our company’s annual ESG performance. As we continue to progress in our sustainability journey, we remain committed to increasing transparency as we enhance our ESG disclosures over time.