MetLife partners with BioLite on solar-powered climate solution

MetLife seeks to drive solutions that help individuals and communities adapt and enhance resilience.

Solutions may entail strengthening local infrastructure, managing resources responsibly and providing training and education for natural disaster preparedness and risk management. Areas vulnerable to cyclones, floods, wildfires, landslides and other natural hazards can cause injuries, loss of life and damage to vital infrastructure. Sources of clean, affordable and renewable power, such as solar-powered lights, are considered essential to enhancing preparedness and resilience.

At MetLife, we recognize that environmental challenges can affect the well-being and financial future of our stakeholders. Our purpose-Always with you, building a more confident future-drives our strategy and reflects the fundamental promise we make to our customers, people, shareholders and communities. Aligned to our New Frontier strategy, sustainability at MetLife means managing business responsibly and driving long-term value. As part of our longstanding commitment and approach to environmental stewardship, MetLife launched a partnership with BioLite to provide inflatable solar-powered lights (some with mobile charging) to areas severely impacted by climate disasters to improve community preparedness, response and resilience.

Access to clean energy can improve health and safety and enhance climate resilience in vulnerable communities.

Solar-powered climate solution

With a mission to transform lives with thoughtfully designed, clean technology, MPOWERD (now "BioLite") created the first inflatable solar light with the goal of making an affordable, renewable energy product that people could use in any situation. Through direct sales and partnerships, the company distributes solar-powered lights as an alternative solution to fuel-based and plug-based lighting and for those with no lighting at all. Access to clean energy can improve health, safety, create education opportunities and enhance economic empowerment.