Statistical News Release: Insurers have relatively sustainable equity investments
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Insurers have relatively sustainable equity holdings, and are on average investing less in carbon-intensive sectors. The development of carbon footprints over time must be measured carefully as foreign exchange fluctuations can influence these results. Measurement methods need to be further developed to gain a better overview of sustainability in the financial sector. Figure 1 and 2 show that the carbon footprint of insurers is below the benchmark (the market). This means that insurers...