Corporate sustainability at Protective
At Protective, sustainability is fundamental to being a responsible business. We believe in the power of improving lives and building a brighter future by helping more people achieve protection and security. We create long-term value for our clients and teammates, and our long-term view of risks and opportunities has enabled us to provide protection for more than 116 years.
2023 Sustainability highlights
![A graphic highlighting a 20% reduction in electricity usage.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/focus-tile-scope.png?h=200&iar=0&w=370&hash=4F780EB051280C7616C5C02428AC1E64)
Measured scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions
![A graphic highlighting a 20% reduction in electricity usage.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/focus-tile-electricity-usuage.png?h=200&iar=0&w=370&hash=844F3DC96967965F6FDE76F5E953A893)
Reduced electricity usage 20% from 2019 to 2023%%1%%
![A graphic highlighting 89% recommending Protective as a great place to work.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/focus-tile-protective-great-place-to-work.png?h=200&iar=0&w=370&hash=8FF57091CDD2BE57674CAAF59817D896)
89% recommend Protective as a great place to work
![A graphic highlighting 36,000 less single-use cups.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/focus-tile-single-use-cups.png?h=200&iar=0&w=370&hash=A12F43D18ABC5FA48CC2CFD1E06042A4)
Keeping 36K single-use cups from landfills annually
![A graphic highlighting $4.5 million in foundation disbursements.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/focus-tile-protective-life-foundation.png?h=200&iar=0&w=370&hash=36D35FFCCEDE9162763073DF3EFCA431)
Disbursed $4.5M through Protective Life Foundation
![A graphic highlighting 89% of team members being proud of their impact on the community.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/focus-tile-customers-and-community.png?h=200&iar=0&w=370&hash=FB992C03AD5F051E888D63F16E8467B3)
Inspired 89% of teammates to feel proud of our impact on clients and community%%2%%
Explore our 2023 Sustainability Report
![Image showing the cover of the 2023 Sustainability Report.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/2023-sustainability-report-cover.png?h=629&iar=0&w=850&hash=F6B21FDC5052DC17D6FBE19A749ED472)
![Protective's President and Chief Executive Officer, Rich Bielen, posing at the home office in Birmingham.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/about-us/corporate-sustainability/a_message_from_our_ceo_media_component_image.png?h=350&iar=0&w=650&hash=918BE75B92651AF21DF8349F87023E10)
A message from our CEO
“The actions we take now lay the groundwork for a stronger business — one that benefits clients, teammates, partners and communities. Today’s decisions position us for long-term success, ensuring we continue delivering on our promises for years to come.”
Rich Bielen
President and Chief Executive Officer, Protective
Rich Bielen
President and Chief Executive Officer, Protective
Track our progress
Check out our past years’ reports to see how we’ve delivered on our commitment to sustainability over time.
![Image showing the cover of the 2022 Sustainability Report.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/2022-sustainability-report-cover.png?h=239&iar=0&w=369&hash=92DD5CF936FB4D1A71CA40B3511C6BF1)
2022
![Image showing the cover of the 2021 Sustainability Report.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/2021-sustainability-report-cover.png?h=239&iar=0&w=370&hash=3F98B2D2D2147B10C519164CC0E3D92A)
2021
![Image showing the cover of the 2020 Sustainability Report.](/-/media/project/pli/protective/cards/about-us/corporate-sustainability/2020-sustainability-report-cover.png?h=239&iar=0&w=369&hash=0DF9843C3761485621CB2E084CE18D32)
2020
¹ Metric refers to electricity reduction at our Birmingham headquarters.
² Figure is based upon Protective teammates that responded to a survey.
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² Figure is based upon Protective teammates that responded to a survey.
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