Climate Change Data

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2006, 2012-03-31, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2006

Environmental Metrics

Water Consumption:760,000 m3/year (Italy only)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Numerous ecological initiatives prompted by the creation of the Eco-Committee, renewed training efforts, and implementation of asset management policies aligned with Government Pension Fund - Norway guidelines.

Social Achievements

  • Expanded and more systematic social policies to meet stakeholder expectations; adherence to the UN Global Compact; improved reporting on equal opportunities policies; employee satisfaction surveys; initiatives with consumer associations through ANIA.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee; strengthened accounting and reporting systems; adopted a Group Ethical Code; implemented an Organizational and Management Model pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/01 (Italy); introduced anti-corruption training for all employees; standardized control systems within the Group.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions are not explicitly mentioned, but the report highlights challenges in harmonizing social and environmental policies across 40 countries and integrating newly acquired companies.
  • Data limitations in various areas (e.g., complete carbon emissions data not available).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a central dedicated team and national work groups to improve sustainability reporting; implemented improved accounting and reporting systems; established a Sustainability Committee to define common strategies; addressed data limitations by implementing new data collection systems.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Code for Relations with Suppliers (Italy); supplier selection criteria based on compliance, competitiveness, reliability, and geographic location; avoidance of dominant positions or economic dependence; monitoring of supplier compliance with regulations on health, safety, environment, and human rights.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3 and GRI Financial Services Supplement, AccountAbility1000 (AA1000)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Multi-risk policies; Dread Disease policies; Long Term Care policies; eco-friendly car insurance; products tailored to specific client needs.

Reporting Period: 2012-03-31

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reached goals and environmental improvement targets (relating to energy, paper, greenhouse gas emissions) for the three years from 2009-2012.

Social Achievements

  • Global Added Value (GAV) for the community increased by 7.9%.

Governance Achievements

  • Approved the 2011 Sustainability Report
  • Appointed Clemente Rebecchini and Claudio De Conto as new directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Ongoing severe financial market volatility
  • De-risking policy introduced to reduce cross-border exposure on government securities affected financial margins.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investment policy based on prudent asset allocation designed to consolidate current margins and reduce capital absorption
  • De-risking policy to significantly reduce cross-border exposure in the euro zone by ensuring investments in bonds in any given country cover local liabilities.
  • Partial divestment from cash and cash equivalents in favor of corporate bonds, especially in non-financials.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2013

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented an Environmental Management System aimed at continual improvement and at reducing environmental risks. The 2012 greenhouse gas emissions were certified by RINA Services S.p.A.
  • Set new objectives and targets for the 2013-2015 three-year period following verification of results attained in the first three years of environmental management.

Social Achievements

  • Approved the Charter of Sustainability Commitments, outlining strategic objectives and social and environmental commitments.
  • Developed a training program on the Code of Conduct, including sections dedicated to human rights.
  • Increased importance to dialogue with stakeholders.

Governance Achievements

  • Expanded and strengthened the Group Management Committee with the appointment of four new members.
  • Completed the centralization of the Group's treasury function to strengthen financial analysis.
  • Completed the process of centralizing the purchase of contractual reinsurance cover for all operating entities within the Parent Company.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • The economic activity in the Euro Area contracted in the first six months of 2013.
  • The Italian economy continued to contract (-1.9% decline in GDP).
  • Weak labor market conditions in Italy and the Eurozone.
  • High level of competition in the insurance market.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented a turnaround strategy to improve shareholder returns and maximize profitability, focusing on discipline, simplicity, and core insurance business.
  • Pursued growth strategy in emerging markets (Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, LatAm).
  • Developed new distribution solutions alongside traditional channels.
  • Optimized the operating model to reduce costs.
  • Strengthened capital position and balance sheet management.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed insurance products incentivizing environmentally sustainable behavior (e.g., discounted policies for green vehicles, coverage for renewable energy plants). Premiums for products with specific environmental value amounted to around €848 million.
  • Involved clients in complying with environmental protection legislation and risk prevention.

Social Achievements

  • Offered life/health insurance products with specific social value (€1.5 billion) addressing socio-demographic changes and reduced public services (e.g., Dread Disease, Long Term Care policies).
  • Implemented microinsurance policies covering 2.8 million people in low-income groups in Colombia and India.
  • Organized financial literacy workshops for disadvantaged women in India.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Corporate Governance, Environmental & Social Responsibility Committee.
  • Implemented a Responsible Investment Guideline applied to €322 billion of direct investments, identifying and monitoring companies in controversial sectors.
  • Developed a proprietary internal rating system to assess ESG risks of issuing companies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Demographic and social change
  • Environmental challenges
  • Increased regulatory constraints
  • Uncertain financial and macroeconomic landscape
  • New customer needs
Mitigation Strategies
  • Reviewing underwriting policy to incorporate ESG criteria.
  • Conducting research on aging populations and urbanization for risk assessment and product pricing.
  • Identifying and quantifying long-term factors affecting business and value creation.
  • Updating the Emerging Risk Register annually, including climate change, natural disasters, changing demographics, and technological advancements.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Code for suppliers, addressing human and labor rights, anti-corruption, and environmental respect.
  • Implementation of a Group portal for supplier selection, assessment, and qualification, including a questionnaire on ESG issues.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

Certifications: ISO 14064 (GHG Inventory)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Life/health insurance products with social value
  • Microinsurance policies
  • Insurance products incentivizing environmentally sustainable behavior
  • SRI investment products

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:112,782 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:74.6%

ESG Focus Areas

  • environmental matters
  • social matters
  • employee matters
  • respect for human rights
  • anti-corruption and bribery matters

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total emissions by 9.5% vs base year 2013 (t 112,782 CO2e); 74.6% of total acquired energy was from renewable sources in 2017
  • Green investments increased by €3.5 billion by 2020 (mainly through green bonds and green infrastructures).

Social Achievements

  • Launched The Human Safety Net (THSN), a global initiative focusing on equal opportunities for children, supporting refugee startups, and saving newborns from asphyxia.
  • Net Promoter Program recognized as world's best by Medallia.

Governance Achievements

  • Renewed Charter of Sustainability Commitments.
  • Published the Consolidated Non-Financial Statement for the first time.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase green investments by €3.5 billion by 2020.
  • Reduce carbon footprint by 20% by 2020 (base year 2013).

Environmental Challenges

  • Uncertain financial and macroeconomic landscape.
  • Regulatory evolution (Solvency II, IFRS 9, IFRS 17, etc.).
  • Technological evolution (cyber threats, data management).
  • Changing customer needs (digitalization, economic uncertainty).
  • Environmental challenges (climate change, natural disasters).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Rigorous asset management consistent with liabilities.
  • Geographical diversification.
  • Investment in new competences.
  • Implementation of cloud analytical platform for data management.
  • Enhanced cyber security measures.
  • Business continuity process.
  • Customer-centric strategy.
  • Innovative products to meet demand for catastrophe coverage.
  • Responsible investment strategy (excluding coal-related activities).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Code for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • regulatory changes
  • market shifts
Opportunities
  • increased demand for catastrophe coverage

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Financial Services Sector Disclosures, International Framework (IIRC)

Third-party Assurance: EY S.p.A. (limited assurance)

Awards & Recognition

  • Argus de l’Assurance digitale award for Mobile Hub product

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:77,456 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:99%
Carbon Intensity:230 tCO2e per € mln revenues

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Ageing and new welfare
  • Digital revolution and cybersecurity
  • Geopolitical and financial instability
  • Biodiversity degradation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total GHG emissions by 36.1% vs base year 2013 (77,456 tCO2e)
  • Increased purchases of electricity from renewable sources to 99%
  • Allocated €5,973 million to new green and sustainable investments (2018-2020)
  • Increased premiums from environmental products by 14.5% (€1,557 million)

Social Achievements

  • Launched an Extraordinary International Fund of €100 million to assist in the Covid-19 emergency
  • Improved Relationship NPS by 9 points vs 1Q2019
  • Increased number of customers by 7.3% (65.9 million)
  • Increased number of agents by 5.5% (165 thousand)

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted the 2020 Corporate Governance Code
  • Improved Diversity and Inclusion Index by 25 points (106%)
  • Implemented a share plan for Group employees (We SHARE)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Decarbonize the general account investment portfolio by 2050
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase premiums from environmental and social products by 7-9% by year-end 2021
  • Achieve climate neutrality by 2050

Environmental Challenges

  • Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy and financial markets
  • Geopolitical and financial instability
  • Climate change and extreme weather events
  • Digital revolution and cybersecurity threats
  • Ageing population and changing welfare needs
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented remote working for over 90% of administrative employees
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Increased liquidity buffers
  • Implemented a cyber security transformation program
  • Developed flexible and modular pension and welfare solutions

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Code for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Floods
  • Droughts
  • Heat waves
  • Tropical cyclones
  • Storms
  • Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
  • Changes in public policies
  • Technological changes
  • Changes in consumer preferences
  • Stranded assets
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for insurance solutions and risk management
  • Growth in renewable energy sector
  • Investment opportunities in green finance

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRC), GRI Standards

Third-party Assurance: EY S.p.A.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Environmental and social products
  • Sustainable investment solutions

Awards & Recognition

  • Corporate Knights’ 2020 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
  • 2020 Oscar di Bilancio

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:55,804 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:40,789 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:15,015 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:42,906 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:87%
Carbon Intensity:100 tCO2e/€ mln invested (investment portfolio)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Ageing population
  • Pandemics
  • Extreme events
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Responsible Investment
  • Responsible Insurance
  • Responsible Employment
  • Responsible Citizenship

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon footprint of investment portfolio (EVIC) by 45.1% vs 2019 baseline.
  • GHG emissions from Group operations (Scope 1 and 2) reduced by 21.6% vs 2019 baseline.
  • € 5,727 million in new green and sustainable investments (2021-2022).
  • Placement of third green bond.
  • MSCI ESG rating upgraded to AAA.

Social Achievements

  • Launched employee well-being programs and hybrid work models.
  • Engagement rate increased to 84%.
  • 30% women in strategic positions.
  • 35% upskilled employees.
  • € 3 million donated to support refugee programs.
  • Opened the new home of The Human Safety Net in Venice.

Governance Achievements

  • Board comprised of a majority of independent directors.
  • Published first Tax Transparency Report.
  • Improved corporate governance aligned with best international practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero GHG emissions from Group operations by 2040, climate negative thereafter.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net-zero investment portfolio by 2050.
  • Net-zero insurance portfolio by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint of direct investments in listed equities and corporate bonds by 25% by 2024.
  • Align at least 30% of the real estate portfolio with the 1.5°C global warming trajectory by 2024.
  • Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 25% by 2025 compared to 2019 levels.

Environmental Challenges

  • Geopolitical and financial instability (war in Ukraine, inflation, energy crisis).
  • Digital revolution and cybersecurity risks.
  • Climate change (physical and transition risks).
  • Ageing population and new welfare needs.
  • Pandemics and extreme events.
  • Increased competition in financial markets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Consistent asset allocation strategy, focusing on diversification and ESG factors.
  • Implementation of a One-Security approach for cybersecurity.
  • Risk monitoring and careful selection for insurance strategy, use of updated actuarial models, risk transfer mechanisms, and periodical analysis of investments.
  • Development of flexible, modular pension and welfare solutions.
  • Digital transformation to enhance service accessibility and efficiency.
  • Strengthened technical monitoring processes to manage inflation's impact on claims costs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Code for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Storms, floods, heat waves
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts, stranded assets
Opportunities
  • Development of climate-resilient products and services, green investments.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Framework, GRI Standards 2021, TCFD recommendations, EU Taxonomy Regulation

Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (GOSP), ISAE 3402 Type 2 (GOSP)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through green investments, renewable energy support, and emissions reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Insurance solutions with ESG components, green bonds, sustainable investments.

Awards & Recognition

  • MSCI AAA ESG rating
  • Assosef Green Globe Banking 2030 award
  • Institutional Investor awards for Best CEO, Best CFO, and Best IR Team.

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:90,366 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:36,052 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:13,597 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:40,717 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:87.1%
Carbon Intensity:98 tCO2e/€ mln invested (investment portfolio)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Social Inclusion
  • Sustainable Business Practices for SMEs

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions from Group operations by 33.4% vs 2019 baseline (90,366 tCO2e)
  • Reduced carbon footprint of investment portfolio (EVIC) by 46.2% vs 2019 baseline (98 tCO2e/€ mln)
  • € 9,126 million in new green and sustainable investments (2021-2023)
  • 87.1% of total electricity purchased from renewable sources

Social Achievements

  • Launched the third edition of SME EnterPRIZE, involving over 7,600 companies
  • The Human Safety Net reached 365,000 people since launch, operating in 26 countries
  • Increased women in strategic positions by 5.4% to 34.8%
  • Upskilled 68% of employees (+33 p.p.)
  • Employee engagement rate of 83%

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a robust compliance program
  • Integrated ESG criteria into investment and underwriting processes
  • Linked executive compensation to ESG performance
  • Published Green Bond Report and Sustainability Bond Report
  • Published Tax Transparency Report

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero GHG emissions from insurance portfolio by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero GHG emissions from Group operations by 2040
  • Achieve net-zero GHG emissions from investment portfolio by 2050
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions from Group operations by at least 35% by 2025 (vs 2019)
  • Reduce carbon footprint of direct investments in listed equities and corporate bonds by 25% by 2024 (vs 2019)
  • Align at least 30% of the real estate portfolio with the 1.5°C warming trajectory by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Geopolitical and financial instability
  • Digital revolution and cybersecurity risks
  • Climate change (physical and transition risks)
  • Ageing population and evolving welfare needs
Mitigation Strategies
  • Sound and prudent investment management
  • Robust cybersecurity measures and incident response plan
  • Climate risk management framework, including scenario analysis and mitigation strategies
  • Development of flexible pension and welfare solutions

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Code for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (storms, floods, heat waves)
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts, stranded assets
Opportunities
  • Development of climate-resilient products and services
  • Investment opportunities in green finance

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, International Framework, TCFD recommendations, EU Taxonomy Regulation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through investments in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Insurance solutions with ESG components

Awards & Recognition

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Philippe Donnet)
  • ESG Investment Leader Awards (Best Asset Owner Net-Zero Strategy and Best Asset Owner Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy)