Our ambition
We have an ambition to become a Net Zero company by 2040.
We are looking to work with organisations who have a shared ambition to reduce our environmental impact globally, and particularly those who have demonstrated this commitment through setting science-based targets.
Our key suppliers are required to make their own public commitments to Net Zero.
What we are doing
Making progress against our ambitions
In support of our Group Net Zero by 2040 ambition, we met our near‑term ambition for 70% of our suppliers by spend to have set validated science-based targets by year-end 2025.
Tracking and measuring
We continue to track and measure the proportion of our supply chain that have validated science‑based targets.
Training our buyers
We are continually upskilling our buyers to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to engage suppliers on sustainability.
Changing our contracts
We embed sustainability‑focused clauses into all our contracts to strengthen our sustainability expectations and drive accountability across our supply chain.
RFP questions
We integrate sustainability‑focused questions into all RFP and RFI processes, ensuring sustainability is considered in procurement decisions.
Onboarding questions
We include sustainability-focused questions in all supplier onboarding processes to help assess new partners against our sustainability expectations.
Supplier engagement activities
We work closely with suppliers to communicate our Net Zero and wider sustainability agenda and encourage them to develop their own ambitions.
Supplier Guidance Pack
Aviva has produced a guidance pack for suppliers outlining our Sustainability Ambition and our operational and supply chain net zero targets. The pack explains how suppliers can align with our requirements and highlights the steps they can take to join Aviva on our climate journey.
Sustainable Procurement Statement
This statement explains Aviva’s sustainability expectations for suppliers and our commitment to responsible procurement. It outlines the actions suppliers can take to support our climate, human rights and inclusion ambitions.
2025 Aviva Supplier Summit
On the 19th November 2025, we hosted the Aviva Supplier Summit in our London HQ. The event is all about aligning on strategic goals, sharing perspectives, and strengthening partnerships.
Here you can access recordings of various parts of the day.
Welcome Show more Show less
Transcript for video Helen Smith - Welcome Show more Show less
Opening remarks from Helen Smith, Aviva Group Procurement Director
Strategy and Performance Show more Show less
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Craig Fazini-Jones talks strategy and performance
GenAI Show more Show less
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Sarah Self and John McDermott present on GenAI and Aviva's GenAI approach
Cyber Security Show more Show less
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Paul Shaw, Jamie Collier and Sumit Purkayastha discuss Cyber Security
Operational Resilience Show more Show less
Transcript for video Operational Resilience Show more Show less
Timothy Dalby-Welsh discusses operational resilience
Group Sustainability Strategy Show more Show less
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Aviva's David Schofield present on Sustainability Strategy
Supply Chain Sustainability Show more Show less
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Aviva's Chris Boyle discusses our Supply Chain Sustainability
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical Outlook Show more Show less
Transcript for video View to 2030 - Macroeconomic & geopolitical outlook Show more Show less
KPMG's Huw Evans and Matt Weston present a view to 2030 - Macroeconomic & geopolitical outlook
Closing Show more Show less
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Helen Smith, Aviva Group Procurement Director, gives closing remarks
Jargon Buster
See the Aviva sustainability glossary
Want to ask a question about sustainability?
Please email us at netzero@aviva.com