Lincoln Financial Group Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Seventh Consecutive Year

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that the company has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the seventh consecutive year. This index recognizes companies that demonstrate leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, and signifies Lincoln Financial’s continued commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.

This year, Lincoln Financial ranked in the top quartile among North American insurance companies in several categories in the assessment, including Business Ethics, Risk and Crisis Management, Climate Strategy and Talent Attraction and Retention.

“We are so proud to be recognized by the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the seventh consecutive year,” said Amber Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lincoln Financial Group. “At Lincoln, we continue to set ambitious goals and hold ourselves accountable to operating with a sustainability-forward mindset.”

Lincoln Financial is committed to being a leader in environmental, social and governance issues and continues to build transparency through evolving public disclosure. Inclusion on the DJSI recognizes Lincoln’s leadership in the life insurance sector and confirmation of the company’s responsible business practices, achievement of environmental targets and strong support of employee development and wellness.

Additionally, Lincoln Financial remains committed to reducing its environmental impact in line with evolving best practices and scientific frameworks. Lincoln Financial reduced its emissions by 38% based on a 2019 baseline, exceeding its target set in 2020 to reduce emissions by 25% by 2025¹.

Originally launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) comprises the most widely recognized global sustainability indices. Created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobescoSAM, the DJSI criteria integrate an assessment of economic, environmental, and social practices within large, publicly traded companies. Companies are invited to participate in the DJSI Corporate Sustainability Assessment on a yearly basis, with only the most sustainable market caps per industry – based on their sustainability scores — selected for final inclusion on the index.