MetLife Ranked among Newsweek’s Top Green U.S. Companies
November 10 2010 - 4:09PM
Business Wire
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has been ranked among the top 50 in
Newsweek magazine’s environmental rankings of the 500 largest U.S.
companies. MetLife is ranked number 49 overall, the highest ranking
life insurer on the list, and number five within the banks and
insurance industry sector on the magazine’s 2010 list.
MetLife’s greenhouse gas emissions, water use, environmental
policies, and green programs and initiatives were all taken into
consideration when compiling the ranking. Newsweek also factored in
reputational survey results from chief executive officers,
corporate social responsibility professionals, academics and other
environmental experts to determine the final list.
“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek for our
environmental stewardship and commitment to long-term
sustainability,” said John Vazquez, vice president, vendor sourcing
and corporate services & chief procurement officer. “MetLife is
focused on effectively managing its global impact to preserve a
healthy planet and ensure a sustainable future.”
To create the ranking, Newsweek worked with MSCI ESG Research,
Trucost and CorporateRegister.com. The magazine’s criteria for
inclusion on the list were based on revenue, market capitalization
and headcount. The complete list appears in the October 28 issue of
Newsweek.
MetLife, Inc. is a leading global provider of insurance,
annuities and employee benefit programs, serving 90 million
customers in over 60 countries. Through its subsidiaries and
affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United
States, Japan, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle
East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.
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