Specialty Program Group becomes first EcoClaim certified NA MGA

Specialty Program Group Canada (SPGC) has achieved EcoClaim certification, making Specialty Program Group the first MGA in North America to hold this recognition.

SPGC, known best under operating brands Cansure, Beacon, and i3 Underwriting, is taking decisive steps toward achieving its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.

“An important priority is advancing our climate performance and greenhouse gas (GhG) reporting in alignment with our ESG goals. As part of our strategic plan, we’ve identified three key initiatives to assist in achieving Net Zero by 2030, including committing to decarbonizing our supply chain,” the firm stated.

SPGC’s first key initiative began with baseline assessment of its carbon footprint. As part of taking responsibility for reducing and avoiding GhG emissions beyond immediate operations, SPGC said it will expand annual GhG inventories to include Scope 3 supply chain emissions.

The firm’s second key initiative was achieving EcoClaim certification, and with this, becoming the first MHA in the Canadian insurance industry to obtain the certification.

Joining the EcoClaim certification program enables greater climate action, driving GhG reductions associated with SPGC’S Scope 3 supply chain emissions. Additionally, the initiative also leverages EcoClaim’s training and tracking tools.

Jodi Scarlett, EcoClaim’s CEO, said: “SPGC is taking bold steps as climate leaders in the insurance industry. As the first EcoClaim Certified MGA, SPGC is driving broader climate action among their suppliers and community.

“We are delighted to see an immediate impact on reduced construction waste to landfill as part of our partnership.”

SPGC’s third initiative is its partnership The Nature Force, an action-oriented climate resilience initiative, funded by P&C insurance companies and agencies in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Being the first MGA to join The Nature Force, their main goal is to reduce impacts of climate by increasing the resilience of ecosystems near major Canadian communities.

Partnerships are at the core of SPGC’s climate leadership. According to Cameron Copeland President and CEO of SPGC, “partnering with organizations such as EcoClaim, and The Nature Force, are easy strategies for industry participants of any size to support.

“I welcome an opportunity to share insights into our efforts with anyone in the industry looking to strengthen their ESG performance.”

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