Society of Lloyd's
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-2023, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018-2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation
- Climate Change
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Supported the development of parametric insurance products for flood, wildfire, and other climate-related risks.
- Facilitated the creation of a Global Health Risk Facility (GHRF) to insure the transport and storage of COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries.
- Partnered with ICEYE to provide access to flood hazard analysis for the entire market.
- Supported the development of carbon risk rating methodologies for large industrial conglomerates.
Social Achievements
- Created over 1,000 jobs through its alumni network.
- Supported the development of insurance products addressing social issues such as fertility treatment and access to insurance for vulnerable communities.
- Facilitated the insurance of grain shipments from Ukraine, helping to avert a global food crisis.
Governance Achievements
- Established a partnership-powered ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of new ideas and products.
- Implemented the ICX class, providing additional capacity for innovative businesses.
- Supported the development of technology solutions to improve efficiency and transparency in insurance processes.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero underwriting by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of data for pricing innovative insurance products.
- Difficulty in accessing insurance for emerging risks and in underserved markets.
- Need for faster claims processing and automation.
- Challenges in measuring and reporting supply chain emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed collaborative partnerships between insurers, brokers, and insurtechs.
- Leveraged data-driven approaches and AI to improve risk assessment and claims processing.
- Created new parametric insurance products to address protection gaps.
- Developed technology solutions to track and report supply chain emissions.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Wildfires
- Hurricanes
Opportunities
- Development of new insurance products and services to manage climate-related risks
- Opportunities for green innovation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through the development of sustainable insurance products and services, support for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and facilitation of access to essential goods and services.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Parametric insurance products for climate-related risks
- Global Health Risk Facility for vaccine distribution
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Equity
- Resilience
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts (sea-level rise, extreme weather events)
- Social unrest and inequality
- Cyberattacks and technology risks
- Financial instability (market crashes, sovereign defaults)
- Geopolitical tensions
- Pandemic risks
- Water scarcity
- Underinsurance of cities
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of insurance solutions for various risks (political risk, natural catastrophes, cyber risks, financial risks)
- Risk transfer mechanisms
- Data sharing and analytics to improve risk management
- Cross-sector learning and collaboration
- Improved risk preparation and mitigation measures
- Meeting customer needs through product development
- Increased understanding of risk consequences
- City-level resilience strategies (e.g., Resilient305, London City Resilience Strategy, CDMX Resilience Strategy)
- Investment in infrastructure modernization and climate adaptation
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Hurricanes
- Sea-level rise
- Heat waves
- Droughts
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of climate-resilient infrastructure
- Growth of renewable energy sector
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Parametric insurance solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Allocated 5% of the Corporation of Lloyd’s Central Fund to impact investments by 2022
- Phased out new investments in thermal coal-fired power plants, thermal coal mines, oil sands and new Arctic energy exploration activities
Social Achievements
- Convened a workstream dedicated to establishing a public-private disaster resilience, response, and recovery framework to help protect developing nations
Governance Achievements
- Developed guidance on impact investing to support participants in the Lloyd’s market to create their responsible investment strategies
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero GHG emissions by 2050 (various industry and government targets).
- Increase offshore wind production to 40GW by 2030 (UK Government ambition).
- Allocate 5% of the Corporation of Lloyd’s Central Fund to impact investments by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of historic data for new materials in construction, hindering insurance coverage.
- High upfront costs and long construction timelines for nuclear power plants.
- Variability in electricity generation from wind energy.
- Lack of infrastructure to support hydrogen economy.
- Safety risks associated with hydrogen transportation and storage.
- COVID-19 impact on aviation sector's ability to invest in new technologies.
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration between Lloyd's and Marsh to scientifically assess risks of new construction materials.
- Exploring new financing models for nuclear projects (e.g., RAB model).
- Providing parametric cover to mitigate wind energy variability risks.
- De-risking investment in hydrogen infrastructure through insurance products.
- Developing global best-practice guidelines for hydrogen safety risks.
- Adjusting CORSIA baselines to account for COVID-19 impact on aviation.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Developing and launching an industry-wide framework for greener insurance supply chains
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Natural catastrophes
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of new risk transfer solutions for green innovation
- Investment opportunities in green assets
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Resilience
- Inclusivity
Environmental Achievements
- 100% Electricity and gas consumption for London office from renewable sources
- 16% decrease in global emissions per FTE since 2021
- 19% reduction in scope 1 emissions
- 11% reduction in location-based emissions from electricity in scope 2
- 44% decrease in global emissions per full-time employee since our baseline 2019
- Achieved 2025 goal to phase out Central Fund’s exposure to investments relating to coal-fired power plants, coal mines, tar/oil sands and Arctic drilling two years ahead of schedule.
Social Achievements
- Launched Lloyd’s of London Foundation, providing nearly £2 million of financial support in 2022 to help 100,000 people around the world
- Supported the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal and matched employee donations
- Supported Habitat for Humanity’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal, helping 32,000 refugees
- Established the Black Sea Grain Facility, enabling the export of over 2 million tonnes of grain and fertiliser from Ukraine’s ports
- Women in leadership positions across the market increased to 30%
- 5% rise in ethnic minority talent across the market
- Achieved Clear Assured Gold Standard in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Top 75 Employer in Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer Index
- Recognised employer under UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme
- Launched insurance industry-wide LGBTQ+ mentoring pilot
- Provided two one-off payments to all colleagues with a base salary of £75,000 or less to help address rising living costs.
Governance Achievements
- 75% of Boards have Culture as an agenda item
- Published guidance on establishing a sustainability framework for managing agents
- Collected information on the market’s sustainability strategies for the first time
- Provided tailored feedback to managing agents to support their development of future sustainability plans and priorities
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (Central Fund)
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030 (implied)
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in business travel and employee commuting post-COVID-19 restrictions leading to increased Scope 3 emissions.
- Significant remodeling of UK office sites resulting in a spike in waste and recycling emissions.
- Majority of emissions are due to Scope 3 financed emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Discussions to make environmental efficiencies and adaptations to the building to further reduce energy consumption.
- Focus on reducing carbon emissions associated with investments in 2023 and beyond.
- Working with managing agents to execute their own sustainability strategies.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Global Supply Chain Pledge
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Growth in climate-related insurance products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals, ClimateWise, UN Global Compact, TCFD
Certifications: Clear Assured Gold Standard in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 13
Lloyd's aligns its strategy to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting progress throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Parametric insurance products
- Carbon Purchase Protection Cover
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Resilience
- Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- 33% reduction in global carbon emissions per FTE since 2019
- 100% of electricity purchased for London and Chatham office is renewable
Social Achievements
- 2.1% decrease in Corporation’s gender pay gap from 2022
- Exceeded 35% target for female leadership in the Corporation (38%)
- Reached 35% target for female leadership in the market
- Launched Inclusive Futures programme with an initial investment of £50m
Governance Achievements
- Launched a consultation on a three-year roadmap to chart the market’s path to support the global transition to a lower carbon economy
- 9% of Executive remuneration weighted to key performance indicators for Lloyd’s purpose, which encompasses our sustainability strategy
Climate Goals & Targets
- Ambition for Lloyd’s to be the specialist (re)insurance marketplace to enable a just transition to net zero globally.
- Achieve an EPC rating of ‘C’ by 2027 and ‘B’ by 2030 for London offices
- Increase impact investments to 10% of Central Fund assets by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Data availability and data quality challenges in emissions accounting, particularly for Scope 3 emissions.
- Need to support market participants in evolving and embedding their own sustainability strategies.
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration with Moody’s Analytics to develop an emissions accounting solution.
- Development of a three-year roadmap for insuring the transition, providing tools and guidance to market participants.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased frequency and severity of natural catastrophes
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Growth in renewable energy insurance
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, UN SDGs, ClimateWise, UN Global Compact, GHG Protocol, SECR
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 13
Aligned with strategic priorities and where we can make the most impact.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon credit insurance solution (Oka)
Awards & Recognition
- Diversity & Inclusion Award for LGBTQ+ mentoring programme