Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) — ESG & Values Scores

Environment story

Stewart Information Services discloses minimal environmental data. The company acknowledges climate change risks to real estate markets and maintains a business continuity program; however, no Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures, renewable energy targets, or net-zero commitments are disclosed in the 10-K. The company references 'environmental preservation' commitments but provides no quantified GHG reduction targets or baseline data. The lack of disclosed emissions metrics and absence of a credible net-zero target by 2045 or earlier triggers mandatory deductions. No evidence of greenwashing was identified, as the company makes no false or misleading environmental claims in the filing.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

Climate Change Risk Management

Company acknowledges climate change and extreme weather events as operational risks. Maintains enterprise-wide business continuity program and disaster recovery plan to ensure continued operations during disruptions.

Defensive risk mitigation; no net positive environmental benefit disclosed
Environmental Commitment Statement

Company states commitment to 'caring for the health of the global environment' and pledges to update investors on progress in environmental preservation. Environmental-related documents available in Investor Relations - Governance section of website.

Unquantified; no specific targets or metrics disclosed

Social story

Stewart Information Services demonstrates moderate social performance. The company employs approximately 7,800 workers and reports employee cost increases aligned with revenue growth and higher incentive compensation. No union-suppression activities, major strikes, or labor violations are disclosed. Diversity metrics (gender and racial representation in leadership/workforce) are not disclosed in the 10-K, preventing assessment of diversity maturity. CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio is undisclosed. The company emphasizes talent attraction and retention as a strategic priority but provides no specifics on supply-chain ethics audits, labor practices in high-risk geographies, or formal supplier codes of conduct. Employee turnover rates are not disclosed.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

Talent Attraction and Retention

Company identifies failure to attract, develop, and retain qualified personnel as a material business risk. Focuses on competitive compensation and benefits as part of employee cost increases (11% in 2025).

Supports workforce stability; no quantified retention metrics provided
Compensation Alignment with Performance

Employee costs increased 11% in 2025, primarily driven by higher incentive compensation consistent with improved financial results. Average cost per employee increased 4%.

Aligns employee compensation with company performance; no disclosure of equity distribution or pay equity metrics

Governance story

Stewart Information Services exhibits moderate governance practices with identifiable strengths and weaknesses. The company operates a single-class share structure with no disclosed dual-class voting arrangements, supporting board accountability. Board independence percentage is not disclosed; absent verification of >75% independence, a 15-point deduction applies. The company discloses activist shareholder campaigns as a material business risk but does not identify systematic anti-ESG lobbying activities targeting climate or consumer-protection rollbacks. Anti-takeover provisions (preferred stock authorization, 90-120 day director nomination window, 25% special-meeting threshold, Section 203 Delaware law compliance) are disclosed but do not constitute aggressive entrenchment. No active material antitrust, consumer-safety, or financial-fraud regulatory proceedings are disclosed. The company acknowledges regulatory investigations and compliance costs but does not detail active enforcement actions.

Criticisms on file

Activist Shareholder Campaigns
Source: 10-K Risk Factors, Item 1A: 'We have previously been the subject of actions taken by activist stockholders. When activist activities occur, our business could be adversely affected because we may have difficulty in attracting and retaining customers, agents, mortgage lenders, servicers, employees and board members due to perceived uncertainties as to our future direction and negative public statements about our business.'

Disclosed initiatives

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program

Company maintains cross-functional ERM committee to assess, identify, and manage risks across organization. Includes risk management policies and procedures operating in various functions, with reliance on localized risk mitigation for underwriting and title services.

Establishes structured risk governance framework; effectiveness depends on implementation
Cybersecurity Risk Management

Company discloses cybersecurity policies and procedures to address IT system threats, maintains cyber liability insurance, and acknowledges potential regulatory landscape changes around AI use and compliance obligations.

Defensive; no quantified security metrics or breach-response transparency disclosed
Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

Company operates under extensive state and federal insurance regulations; subject to CFPB oversight, state insurance commissioner examinations, and Title insurance rate/practice approval in multiple jurisdictions.

Regulatory constraints on pricing and business practices; compliance costs incurred

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