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Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

BHF.US | Life insurance

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. is a major provider of annuity and life insurance products in the United States. The company focuses on offering a range of solutions to help individuals achieve financial security. Its primary products include variable annuities, fixed annuities, life insurance, and othe...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Brighthouse Financial receives a mixed ethical rating. While its 2024 CEO-to-median employee pay ratio of 67:1 is notably lower than the S&P 500 average, reports suggest compensation may not be competitive in its Charlotte market, with an Aniline.ai report indicating a 20% pay gap compared to competitors. Despite this, 78% of employees would recommend the company. On environmental impact, Brighthouse Financial's GHG emissions increased from 23,469 tCO₂e in 2020 to 26,418 tCO₂e in 2022. The company holds approximately $8 billion in ESG-related investments but lacks specific science-based targets or major renewable energy initiatives.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-10

Brighthouse Financial's CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 67:1 in 2024, with the median employee earning $150,787.

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This ratio is among the lowest in the industry. Employee engagement is reflected by 78% of employees recommending Brighthouse to a friend on Glassdoor, and an Indeed.com culture rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
2
These figures indicate a healthy workplace culture. However, employee reviews on Glassdoor mention high turnover, though no specific percentage is provided.
3
Actors working on a Brighthouse Financial commercial through an ad agency were allegedly deprived of health benefits.
4
The company's Code of Conduct, effective January 28, 2026, prohibits harassment and discrimination, commits to fair employment practices, and outlines reporting mechanisms for violations.
5

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

The provided article explicitly states that no data relevant to Brighthouse Financial, Inc. or the 'Kind to Animals' value is available for any of the KPIs.

1
Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The company reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 26,418 tCO₂e for 2022.

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For 2023, it reported 25,678 tCO₂e for purchased electricity emissions, 1,978 tCO₂e for information technology operations, and 972 tCO₂e for business travel, but did not provide specific Scope 1 data.
2
The company states that TCFD alignment is planned and an initial gap analysis has been completed, as indicated in its sustainability summary.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess Brighthouse Financial, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The provided articles indicate a complete absence of quantitative data regarding Brighthouse Financial's performance across all KPIs related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products. Both the company's own corporate responsibility document and third-party sustainability summaries explicitly state that no specific data is available for metrics such as waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero-waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education.

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