Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2006, 2012-03-31, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2006
Environmental Metrics
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
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
- 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
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
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
- Decarbonize the general account investment portfolio by 2050
- 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
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
- Net-zero GHG emissions from Group operations by 2040, climate negative thereafter.
- Net-zero investment portfolio by 2050.
- Net-zero insurance portfolio by 2050.
- 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
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
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
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions from insurance portfolio by 2050
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions from Group operations by 2040
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions from investment portfolio by 2050
- 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
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)