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Our Commitment to ESG

White Mountains invests for the long-term in the businesses we own. We think like owners, not short-term financial engineers. Our overriding goal is superior growth in White Mountains’ intrinsic value per share over long periods of time. To achieve this goal and to steward our owners’ capital appropriately, we are committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility. We have made that commitment an integral part of our culture and practices.

Corporate Governance & Business EthicsFollowing our core operating principle of “thinking like owners,” we maintain robust and owner-focused corporate governance practices.
Risk ManagementThrough our risk management activities, we seek to identify and assess major risks that could affect our businesses. This includes ESG risks, such as the impact of climate change, human capital management and cybersecurity threats.

 

Climate ChangeWhite Mountains is an owner of insurance-related businesses and, as such, climate change has direct relevance to the performance of our company.
Investment ManagementWe consider ESG factors in our investment policies, analysis, decision-making and monitoring processes.
Human Capital, Diversity & InclusionOur strength lies in our people, and we proactively support each employee’s well-being and development.
In the CommunityWhite Mountains is committed to the communities in which we live and work.