Climate Change Data

UnipolSai Assicurazioni

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:48,648 t CO2eq
Scope 1 Emissions:9,980 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:38,668 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity in Italy)
Water Consumption:1.2 million m3
Carbon Intensity:3.96 t CO2 per employee

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Customer centricity
  • Fair and responsible business competition
  • Development of human capital
  • Product and service innovation
  • Data protection and leveraging
  • Actions for adaptation to and mitigation of climate change
  • Farsightedness in responsible capital and remuneration management
  • Relations with the agency
  • Sharing of a common corporate culture
  • Contribution to sustainable development in the various spheres of influence
  • Development of partnerships with public and private players
  • Financial inclusion and financial education
  • Diversity management

Environmental Achievements

  • Overall reduction in CO2 emissions of 4.4% on a like-for-like basis compared with 2018
  • 100% of electricity supplies in Italy from renewable sources since 2015
  • UNA Group obtained certification as a 100% green company in terms of energy consumption

Social Achievements

  • Increased penetration for products with a social and environmental impact in the overall insurance portfolio to 25.5%
  • Improved customer satisfaction index (CSI) in the MV sector by +0.5 p.p. compared with market standard
  • Increased number of insurance customers by 5% compared with 2018 to 16.1 million
  • Implemented a new anti-fraud engine using AI and predictive learning
  • Reduced number of IVASS complaints by 6% compared with the previous year

Governance Achievements

  • Percentage of independent BoD members: 65%
  • Percentage of women on BoD: 35%
  • Updated Risk Management Policy to include ESG risks
  • Implemented the SRI Investment Policy
  • Established the ESG Task Force

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase alternative investments with a positive impact on the SDGs by 84% over three years (2019-2021)

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased technical risk due to the rise in frequency and severity of claims as a result of climate change
  • Competition in the insurance market
Mitigation Strategies
  • Launched a specific project ("Atmospheric Events") to equip the Group with tools to support product development and the underwriting process
  • Adjusted the reinsurance strategy to account for emerging risks
  • Streamlined and consolidated the agency network to optimize nationwide coverage
  • Integrated ESG risks into the Underwriting Policies, Investment Policy, and Outsourcing and Supplier Selection Policy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 38% of overall costs paid to suppliers enrolled in the Register

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • ESG risk management system

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Adverse atmospheric events
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (GRI Referenced approach)

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 9001:2015 (UNICA), ISO 14001 (Marina di Loano)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 11

The 2019-2021 Strategic Plan integrates the creation of shared value and the contribution to sustainable development, based on the conviction that the opportunities and well-being of customers and people are essential conditions for the Group’s capacity to develop the market and ensure sustainable success. The SDGs identified as priorities are Goal 3 “Good Health and Well-being”, Goal 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth” and Goal 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • KM&Servizi (mileage-based pricing)
  • Qshino By UnipolSai (child safety alert)
  • Energia Sole (renewable energy insurance)
  • Pronta Ripresa (disaster recovery)
  • Third-Sector policy

Awards & Recognition

  • CIONET award for use of ICT to support the agency network
  • Best Agency Network award at the Insurance Year and Le Fonti Awards 2019
  • Marina Excellence 24 Plus, “5 Timoni” and “50 Gold” certification from Rina (Marina di Loano)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification (UNICA)
  • HRC Best Practice Awards – Digital Learning (UNICA)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:37,829 tCO2e (location based)
Scope 1 Emissions:8,395 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:29,434 tCO2e (location based)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity supply in Italy)
Water Consumption:1,157,000 m3
Waste Generated:413,963 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Customer Protection
  • Employee Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
  • Sustainable Investments

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions per employee (location based) to 3.2 tons from 3.94 tons in 2019.
  • 100% of electricity supply in Italy from renewable sources since 2015.
  • Reduced electricity consumption to power and cool IT equipment by roughly 36,663 MWh/Year, avoiding around 11,825 tonnes of CO2.
  • Achieved BREEAM IN USE Excellent certification for three Group properties in Milan.

Social Achievements

  • Launched COVID-19 Telemedicine Service, providing 24/7 free service to health insurance policyholders.
  • Opened a new surgical diagnostics center under the DYADEA brand.
  • Launched #UnMesePerTe initiative, providing customers with a one-month premium discount.
  • Extended premium payment deadlines for Non-Life and Life policies.
  • Offered free COVID-19 healthcare coverage to 10 million customers (#UniSalutePerTe).

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Sustainability Policy in early 2021, formalizing commitment to integrating social and environmental needs into strategic planning.
  • Integrated ESG risks into Underwriting Policies, Investment Policy, and Supplier Selection Policy.
  • Improved RepTrak® reputational index to 73.62 (from 73.62 in 2019).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate neutrality in investment portfolio by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase penetration of products with social and environmental impact to 30% by end of 2021.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted commercial activity and claims.
  • Climate change-related risks, including increased frequency and severity of claims from atmospheric events.
  • Need to further reduce climate impacts of the investment portfolio.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented various initiatives to support customers during the pandemic (e.g., premium discounts, extended payment deadlines).
  • Developed predictive climate risk models for companies to boost resilience.
  • Launched the “Atmospheric Events” Project to equip the Group with tools to manage climate change-related risks.
  • Increased investments in sustainable initiatives and engagement with investees to achieve climate neutrality in the portfolio by 2030.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 18.3% of total costs paid to suppliers enrolled in the Supplier Register.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • ESG risk assessment for suppliers
  • #unamanoaifornitori campaign for prompt payments to SMEs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001 (Marina di Loano), ISO 27001 (AdES service)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and investments in health, employee well-being, sustainable mobility, and community development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • UnipolSai TCM KeyPlayer insurance product
  • UnipolSai Salute&Prevenzione healthcare product
  • KM&Servizi product with mileage-based pricing
  • Energia Sole product for businesses generating renewable energy

Awards & Recognition

  • UnipolSai app ranked best in the insurance market by the Financial Observatory
  • UniSalute recognized for “Best COVID-19 insurance programme”
  • Marina di Loano awarded Marina Excellence 24 Plus, “5 Timoni”, and “50 Gold” certifications from Rina.

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:35,421 tCO2e (Scope 1+2, location-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,564 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:26,271 tCO2e (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity in Italy)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:1,158,650 m3
Waste Generated:1,425 tons
Carbon Intensity:2.98 tCO2e/employee (location-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Social
  • Environmental

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions per employee by 7% (location-based criterion)
  • 100% of electricity supplied in Italy from renewable sources since 2015
  • 13% reduction in total annual energy consumption in ISO 50001 certified properties

Social Achievements

  • Launched #UnMesePerTe initiative, providing discounts to customers
  • Distributed over 829,000 SiSalute Cards providing access to healthcare services
  • Developed Family Welfare Specialists network to support agencies on welfare insurance

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Diversity Policy for Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors
  • Implemented an antitrust compliance program in Linear
  • Improved ESG risk management by establishing a due diligence approach

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Complete divestment from coal by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts on insurance business (increased claims from weather events)
  • Decreased MV TPL premium impacting profitability
  • Covid-19 pandemic affecting operations and customer interactions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened conservative measurement policy for financial statement claims provisions
  • Developed tools for climate risk analysis and prevention (Lorentz, SAM, Metropolis, E3CI)
  • Adapted and supplemented actions and initiatives from 2020 to address ongoing pandemic impacts

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • ESG risk mapping and controls
  • Green procurement initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased frequency and severity of claims related to climate events
  • Damage to Group property and assets
Transition Risks
  • Decrease in value of investment portfolio due to insufficient transition to low-carbon economy
  • Negative impact on reputation
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Growth in demand for climate-related insurance products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 (DDOR Novi Sad), ISO 14001 (Marina di Loano), ISO 45001 (Marina di Loano)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15

Initiatives contributing to good health and well-being, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, and life on land.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Unibox Safe electronic device
  • Linear Drive&Save App
  • Products promoting social and environmental value (€2,712 million in premiums)

Awards & Recognition

  • UniSalute's Covid-19 program honored at Health & Medmal Insurance Awards
  • ACuore and Ingegno win Future Bancassurance Awards
  • Unibox Safe awarded in MF Innovation Award 2021
  • Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze awarded Best business hotel for business travellers

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:37594 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2, location-based approach)
Scope 1 Emissions:9013 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:28530 tonnes CO2e (location-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Environmental
  • Social

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by -46.3% compared to 2019 baseline (market-based approach).
  • Increased penetration of products with social and environmental impact to 27.1% of total direct premiums.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Genitori & Figli (Parents & Children) package of services.
  • Launched BeReBel Motor Vehicles product with CO2 offsetting option.
  • Increased accessibility of care opportunities with UniSalute Over65 policy.

Governance Achievements

  • Established Appointments, Governance and Sustainability Committee.
  • Implemented Antitrust Compliance Programme.
  • Updated Organisation and Management Model (OMM).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030.
  • Increase products with social and environmental value to 30% by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased technical and credit risk due to climate change impacts.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Cyber risk due to increasing digitalisation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Unipol Group strategy on climate change.
  • Risk management policy.
  • Information security policy.
  • Group Policy on data governance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 57% of expenditure on registered suppliers with Supplier Code of Conduct.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • ESG performance assessment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased frequency and severity of claims related to climate events (floods, storms).
  • Damage to Group property and assets.
Transition Risks
  • Decrease in value of investment portfolio due to companies not meeting transition targets.
  • Increased underwriting risk related to policyholders in carbon-intensive sectors.
Opportunities
  • Development of climate change adaptation products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (GRI-Referenced approach), TCFD Recommendations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13

Initiatives aligned with SDGs 3 (Good health and well-being), 8 (Decent work and economic growth), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and 13 (Climate action).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • UnipolSai Energia
  • BeReBel Motor Vehicles
  • UnipolSai Scudo Cyber