FMG POST DECEMBER 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024
Doing what’s right FMG becomes the first B Corp certified General Insurer in Aotearoa/ New Zealand
FMG is now a certified B Corp. We’re joining the ranks of global heavy hitters such as Patagonia, Ben and Jerry’s and All Birds, alongside Kiwi based businesses, Synlait, Co-operative Bank and Kathmandu – all working towards the shared goal of delivering benefits for people and the planet while remaining profitable.
achieve, and because it uses a holistic approach that seeks balance across governance, employees, community,
So, what is B Corp?
Many businesses consider themselves values-driven and sustainable, but sustainability is a hard thing to measure. Most agree on doing what’s right but can’t agree on ‘what right is’. For us, B Corp provides a measurable framework and benchmark so we can get to work.
The ‘B’ stands for ‘Benefit’ and is built on the premise of using business as a force for good. As certifications go, B Corp is considered the global gold standard for measuring sustainability. This is due to how difficult it is to
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environment, and client impact.
As a mutual, FMG is already a sustainable and values-driven business, why do you need to certify?
