Corporate Responsibility

During 2006, our social investment programmes operated principally in the countries where our businesses are located, working with selected charities and other organisations to benefit causes supported by the Group. These included education, health and welfare, local economic development, the environment and the arts. In South Africa particular attention was paid to Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and HIV/AIDS. The Financial Sector Charter (FSC) targets relating to BEE and transformation continued to be met and exceeded in many areas by the Group's local businesses. 

More detailed information can be found in our Annual Report and our Corporate Citizenship Report.

The Group's social investment programmes were concentrated on education, local economic development, sport, the arts, the environment, and health and safety. In South Africa particular attention was given to Black Economic Empowerment and HIV/AIDS.

We are a member of the FTSE4Good Index of the London Stock Exchange, the selection criteria for which include working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders, and upholding and supporting universal human rights. In addition we have adopted and follow a Code of Business Conduct/Ethics. Copies of this Code are available to staff on the Old Mutual intranet and may also be obtained from the Group Company Secretary at the registered office.

Read about our social investment activity.
Read about our environmental activity.