Sustainability
Insurance is about looking after people and the world they live in. See how we support farmers, families and communities, and how we are protecting the environment.
Protecting livelihoods, communities and the environment
Read how we managed our impact in 2025, with our targets and progress.
Our impact in numbers
Source: CIC Sustainability Report 2024. 2025 figures to replace these.
Our policy
CIC commits to be an impact and growth catalyst for sustainable insurance and investment in Africa by integrating sustainability into business operations to drive decisions. We aim for continuous improvement in economic, environmental and social sustainability performance.
We acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our business operations are conducted in an ethical and responsible way, and we work with our stakeholders to deliver lasting value.
Our pillars
Pillar 1Environmental stewardship
We promote environmental conservation and responsible use of resources.
Pillar 2Social responsibility
We support the wellbeing and prosperity of the communities where we operate, with equal opportunity for all employees.
Pillar 3Economic resilience
We build sustainability into risk assessment, underwriting and investment, and reward sustainable practices among clients.
Pillar 4Responsible governance
We lead ethically and openly, and work with our stakeholders.
Guiding principles
Economic
Helping communities grow through the CIC Foundation, and backing local entrepreneurs.
- 8Decent work and growth
Environmental
Encouraging practices that protect the environment.
- 9Industry and innovation
- 12Responsible consumption
- 13Climate action
Social
Promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, and giving our employees and customers a stronger voice.
- 1No poverty
- 3Good health
Our 2030 targets
Each target states a baseline and a date.
