Caja Laboral Gestión SGIIC, SA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Equality
- Environment
- Supplier Management
- Economic and Social Progress
Environmental Achievements
- Renewed ISO 14001 certification for central headquarters buildings.
- Participation in the EKIAN solar plant, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Autonomous Community.
- Reduction in paper consumption (though specific figures are not consistently provided across the report).
Social Achievements
- Implementation of the III Berdintasuna Plan - Equality Plan, and preparation of the IV.
- Launch of BIDEAN, a new system for personal development.
- Launch of the ZAINDUZ Health Plan.
- Support for creating and consolidating companies through MONDRAGON, resulting in 405 companies created and 787 jobs.
Governance Achievements
- Adaptation of the manual governing the procedure for selecting and assessing the suitability of directors and key office-holders to the EBA guidelines.
- Incorporation of the "CNMV Technical Guide 1/2019 on Appointments and Remuneration Committees" into internal procedures.
- Update of the policy for the selection, appointment, reappointment and diversity of candidates for governing directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Replace electricity supply with renewable sources.
- Develop a green financing product.
- Apply SRI criteria to 100% of assets managed.
- Reduce paper consumption by 8%
- Reach 85% staff compliance with emergency training
Environmental Challenges
- Sustaining profitability in an environment of extremely low interest rates.
- Managing solvency in a complex market environment.
- Increasing market shares in different regions and segments.
- Driving growth in the insurance business.
- Reviewing risk appetite framework and risk policies.
- Managing surplus liquidity in an unstable environment.
- Addressing the potential impact of the climate crisis on the organization and its surroundings.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic Plan for 2020-2022 with focus on profitability, solvency, business strategy, insurance business, risk policy, and treasury and capital markets.
- Implementation of measures to extend risk culture in the network and improve internal models.
- Sustainability and corporate governance integrated as transversal elements in the Strategic Plan.
- Commitment to 10 measurable sustainability objectives.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing policy
- Supplier code of ethics
- Code of conduct for responsible purchasing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: the exhaustive option, Law 11/2018 on non-financial information and diversity
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: AENOR
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5 (Gender equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)
Various initiatives aligned with these SDGs are described throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Micro-loans
- Loans for social economy companies
- Secured Cards
- Personal loans
- Agreements and arrangements with various organizations
Awards & Recognition
- 1st Prize for Experiences of Equality between Women and Men in companies in Gipuzkoa (2018)
- Award for contributing most to supporting entrepreneurship (2017)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 76.2% reduction in CO2 emissions for LABORAL Kutxa as a whole
- 11.02% reduction in paper consumption
- Completed the ISO 45001 certification audit for the occupational risk prevention system.
Social Achievements
- Achieved gender parity in the Governing Board (46% women)
- Created 278 companies through the Gaztenpresa Foundation, creating 547 jobs.
- 43% of positions of responsibility in Central Services held by women
Governance Achievements
- Updated the policy for the selection, appointment, reappointment and diversity of candidates for governing directors
- Modified the composition of the four committees of the Board of Directors
- Worked on statutory changes relating to the number of members of the Board of Directors, the age limit, the number of directors and non-member directors, and the remuneration policy for members of the Board of Directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 75% (ongoing)
- Reduce paper consumption by 30% (ongoing)
- Apply SRI criteria to 100% of assets managed (ongoing)
- Apply the new psychosocial risk assessment methodology (2022)
- Launch initiatives to tackle psychosocial risks in the workforce through Zainduz (2022)
- Implement a sustainable finance strategy (2022)
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving a 75% reduction in CO2 emissions (target not fully met in 2021)
- Achieving a 30% reduction in paper consumption (target not fully met in 2021)
- Annual target for creating companies through Gaztenpresa Foundation not reached
- Implementing a sustainable finance strategy and integrating ESG elements into investment products and own investments.
Mitigation Strategies
- Defined a roadmap for implementing the sustainability strategy
- Worked intensively throughout the year to adapt systems to comply with regulations and integrate sustainability risks into risk models.
- Obtained energy rating for all mortgaged properties.
- Launched the LABORAL Bybike sustainable mobility programme.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing policy
- Supplier code of ethics
- Code of conduct for responsible purchasing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Comprehensive option
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: AENOR
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5 (Gender equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)
Various initiatives described in the report contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Loans for social economy companies
- Secured Cards
- Personal loans
- Green finance facility (planned)
Awards & Recognition
- Euskalit recognition for March 8th initiative
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 77.10%
- 100% of electricity consumption from renewable sources since 2019
- Launched a credit for neighborhood communities aimed at building restoration with sustainability criteria
- Comprehensive energy refurbishment of the LK3 building started
Social Achievements
- Launched a credit for neighborhood communities aimed at building restoration with sustainability criteria
- Began transformation of investment funds with greater integration of ESG aspects
- Implemented a Flexible Working Model
- Continued the Zainduz Health Management Plan
Governance Achievements
- Established the Sustainability Committee
- Created the Sustainability Office
- Drafted a second report following the guidelines of the TCFD
- Updated the policy for the selection, appointment, reappointment and diversity of candidates for governing directors
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce paper consumption by 50% by the end of 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Complexity of incorporating ESG criteria still under development and limited data availability
- Need to align sustainability strategy with Zentua (the process of defining LABORAL Kutxa's purpose)
- Adaptation of the product catalogue in all lines of business
- Reducing the activity’s direct impact
Mitigation Strategies
- Established governance of sustainability for the LABORAL Kutxa Group
- Created a Sustainability Committee and Office
- Drafted a second TCFD report
- Implemented various risk integration projects, including a heat map measuring exposure to sustainability risks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritize local purchases
- Supplier Code of Ethics requiring compliance with environmental, human rights, and equality principles
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: AENOR
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5 (Gender equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)
Various initiatives described throughout the report contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Sustainable Rehabilitation Pack
- Loans for social economy companies
- Loans for renewable energies
Awards & Recognition
- Sports Company Award at the Kirolgala
- Premio Master Marketing
- enerTIC Awards
- Computing 2020 Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SFDR
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed