Great-West top ranked Canadian insurance company by the Carbon Disclosure Project

WINNIPEG, Oct. 30, 2017

Dedication to sustainability and continuous improvement recognized again in 2017

WINNIPEG, Oct. 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco Inc. today announced it has earned an A- rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Great-West Life was the top ranked Canadian insurance company and ranked among the top six financial services companies in Canada. This achievement reflects its commitment to sustainability across its operations, both in Canada and abroad.

"Our companies strive to help build a more sustainable future for generations to come, and one of the ways we contribute is through our work to reduce the environmental impact of our operations," said Paul Mahon, President and CEO, Great-West Lifeco. "For the first time, we are reporting on our operations around the world and we are pleased that our commitment to sustainable practices in all of the countries in which we operate is being recognized."

The CDP is a global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. As part of the CDP's climate change program, companies can earn a position on the "A List" by disclosing high-quality data related to their carbon emissions and the management of climate change related risks and opportunities.

CDP's annual global climate change report, along with the climate scores of all companies publicly taking part in CDP's climate change program this year, is available on CDP's website.

The 2017 CDP Ranking comes just weeks after the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) ranked GWL Realty Advisors number one in Canada and in the top 8% of real estate advisory companies around the world for its commitment to sustainable environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.