Sustainability
Overview
At Canopius, sustainability is integral to how we operate and grow as a business. It shapes our thinking, guides our decision-making, and strengthens our ability to deliver value for our clients, brokers and partners.
We believe long-term success is built on responsible behaviour, robust governance, and a clear understanding of our broader impact to society and the environment.
We take a focused and responsible approach, concentrating our efforts where we can deliver the greatest impact. Guided by our ethos of smart actions and practical solutions, we integrate sustainability into the way we do business – supporting clients through transition, managing emerging risks, and strengthening the foundation of our own organisation.
We are committed to continuous progress ensuring that our actions are measurable, meaningful, and align with the evolving needs of the clients and partners we work with.
Message from our CEO
Neil Robertson, Group CEO of Canopius, shares a clear and honest perspective on how sustainability fits into our purpose and performance. His message embodies the ambition and direction that drive our actions today and will continue to shape our future.
“At Canopius, sustainability is not just a commitment: it is central to our purpose as a business, which is to provide confidence and resilience to our clients. Sustainability is also integral to our ability to attract and retain the best quality talent, business and capital. We view sustainability as a source of innovation and opportunity.”
“We seek to harmonise economic success with social and environmental responsibility. We aim to have a forward-looking view of risk, adapting to a fast-changing world. We take a pragmatic approach focused on areas where we can have meaningful impact.”
“The landscape is evolving and there is still much to be done, but we are proud of our progress so far and will continue to develop our approach.”
Our sustainability strategy
Our sustainability strategy is practical, business-led, and action-oriented. It is structured around the three key pillars that reflect our role as a global (re)insurer and our responsibility to act where it matters most.
Meet the evolving needs of our clients in the context of sustainability risks.
- Resilience: help our clients to be stronger in the face of adversity.
- Transition: support our clients in their efforts to mitigate risk and adapt their business models.
- Innovation: partner with our brokers and intermediaries on solutions for emerging and escalating risks, meeting new client needs.
- Analytics: make more informed decisions by leveraging data and analytics.
- Integration: embed sustainability across all areas of the business.
- Reporting: demonstrate accountability and transparency.
- CSR: actively contribute to social and environmental resilience.
- Development: arm our people with knowledge and skills.
- Inclusion & Diversity: strengthen our culture by promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Our sustainability approach
Our sustainability efforts are overseen through robust governance structures:
- The Group Environmental, Social and Sustainability (ESS) Committee reports directly to the Group Board and is responsible for the overall direction of our environmental, social, and sustainability agenda.
- The Sustainability Team coordinates activity across the business, reporting to the Group Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy.
- Our Sustainability Forum and topic-specific working groups ensure broad engagement and alignment across functions and regions.
These structures provide the clarity and accountability required to turn strategy into smart actions.
As underwriters, we are at the forefront of enabling a more sustainable global economy. Our underwriting approach balances risk, responsibility, and opportunity by:
- Aligning decisions with our Group Management Plans and ESG-informed underwriting standards
- Recognising the evolving risk landscape and supporting clients as they adapt their operations for a more sustainable future
- Applying ESG insights thoughtfully to develop solutions that are commercially sound and socially responsible
We continue to evolve our underwriting frameworks and training to respond to an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Canopius is a proud member of ClimateWise, a global insurance industry initiative. ClimateWise brings together leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers and industry service providers to drive collective action on climate change.
Members commit to embedding climate considerations into their business strategies, governance, and reporting – and to sharing progress transparently.
Being part of ClimateWise reflects our commitment to responsible risk management, long-term thinking, and contributing to the resilience of both the insurance industry and wider global economy.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or would like to speak with our sustainability team, please get in touch.
