As a responsible corporate citizen, MetLife is embedding sustainability efforts through our operations, maintenance and procurement processes.
Energy & Emissions
MetLife is committed to a sustainable future and practicing sound environmental stewardship in our operations. Since 2005, MetLife has reduced energy consumption by 25 percent as a result of numer¬ous capital improvement projects and facility upgrades, including lighting retrofits, chiller and boiler replacements, LED lighting systems, demand metering and occupancy-sensor installations.
Green Facilities
All of MetLife's U.S.-owned and –managed offices are U.S. EPA Energy Star certified and two-thirds of these buildings are certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.
Waste Management
MetLife is continuously striving to divert waste from landfills through a combination of waste reduction, recycling and reuse initiatives. In 2012, we recycled more than 1,400 tons of waste, representing more than 55 percent of the total waste produced from our U.S.-owned and -managed facilities.
Responsible Sourcing
MetLife seeks to do business with organizations that uphold sound environmental practices. We embrace sustainability through supplier sourcing and management and green purchasing programs. Some of MetLife’s major green purchasing efforts include green building materials, environmentally friendly janitorial supplies, sustainably sourced paper and Energy Star-certified IT equipment.