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Helping Clients navigate the health-care journey
March 29, 2022

Helping Clients navigate the health-care journey

Finding and accessing the right healthcare can be a daunting task. Sun Life’s new Health Navigator powered by PinnacleCare makes it easier by giving Clients one-on-one support and guidance. 

Financing positive impact: Supporting treatment for opioid abuse and addiction
March 29, 2022

Financing positive impact: Supporting treatment for opioid abuse and addiction

Sun Life is a lender to one of the largest opioid treatment providers in North America. It’s part of our commitment to funding projects and companies that positively impact people, communities and the planet. 

How Sun Life is leading the way in protecting privacy rights
March 29, 2022

How Sun Life is leading the way in protecting privacy rights

Before launching any product, service or initiative at Sun Life, we conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to proactively address any privacy risks. This helps us ensure Clients’ privacy rights are protected from the start. 

Client spotlight: Demonstrating care in times of financial stress
March 29, 2022

Client spotlight: Demonstrating care in times of financial stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to financial difficulties for many people, including Sun Life Clients like Abraham. By being flexible and providing the right support, we’ve helped him and others through this incredibly challenging time. 

Investing in Canada’s Black communities
March 29, 2022

Investing in Canada’s Black communities

Sun Life’s funding of $825,000 to the Foundation for Black Communities over three years signals a shift in our approach to giving.

Words matter: Communicating in ways our Clients can understand
March 29, 2022

Words matter: Communicating in ways our Clients can understand

Too often in the financial system, consumers face overly-complex information and documents. We wanted to change that for anyone interacting with Sun Life. 

Spotlight on inclusion: An opportunity and an obligation to do more
March 29, 2022

Spotlight on inclusion: An opportunity and an obligation to do more

The devastating racial injustices we witnessed in 2020 proved to be a catalyst for meaningful conversations around racism, bias and equity. As an employer, we took a deep look at ourselves and decided to make changes. 

Net zero by 2050: Taking action to stay within 1.5°C
March 29, 2022

Net zero by 2050: Taking action to stay within 1.5°C

Sun Life announced an ambitious new goal: to achieve net-zero GHG emissions for both our operations and investments by 2050.

CarbonNeutral® is a registered trademark of Climate Impact Partners and is achieved in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, the leading global framework for carbon neutrality.