Charitable Activity
MetLife Foundation was created in 1976 to continue the company’s philanthropic efforts and community involvement. The Foundation makes grants in health, education, civic affairs and culture. In 2010, MetLife and MetLife Foundation contributed over $44.7 million to nonprofit organizations and $489 million in loans and investments for community development.
As of 2011, MetLife owns or operates six Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified properties and 14 Energy Star-rated facilities. Between 2006 and 2010, properties maintained by the company have reduced their energy consumption by more than 16 percent. The company has also invested more than $1 billion in renewable energy projects including Pattern Energy Group LP’s Gulf Wind project and Xcel Energy’s solar power plant in Colorado.
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