Swiss Re AG 2017 SR
The report describes Swiss Re's commitment to being a responsible company and its actions in 2017 to enable sustainable progress. Key highlights include the expansion of climate-related financial disclosures in line with TCFD recommendations and the switch to ESG benchmarks for its active listed equity and credit portfolios. The company also launched a thermal coal policy as part of its carbon risk steering mechanism. Swiss Re achieved its five-year commitment to the Grow Africa Partnership, providing insurance to 1.5 million smallholder farmers. Additionally, the company reduced its environmental footprint, with 84% of its power coming from renewable sources, and inaugurated a large solar plant at its Bangalore office.
Company: Swiss Re AG
Sector: Finance & insurance
Country: Switzerland
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 84
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Swiss Re AG
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report describes Swiss Re's commitment to being a responsible company and its actions in 2017 to enable sustainable progress. Key highlights include the expansion of climate-related financial disclosures in line with TCFD recommendations and the switch to ESG benchmarks for its active listed equity and credit portfolios. The company also launched a thermal coal policy as part of its carbon risk steering mechanism. Swiss Re achieved its five-year commitment to the Grow Africa Partnership, providing insurance to 1.5 million smallholder farmers. Additionally, the company reduced its environmental footprint, with 84% of its power coming from renewable sources, and inaugurated a large solar plant at its Bangalore office.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Published
Mar 15, 2018
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Provider
Assurance Standard
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental: AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Emissions
Scope 2:
Renewable Energy
Women in Management
Employees