Climate Change Data

If P&C Insurance Holding Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:4,210 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% of total electricity use
Total Energy Consumption:20,563 MWh/year
Water Consumption:21,095 m3/year
Waste Generated:923 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Supply chains and materials
  • Work environment
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Responsible business practices

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions from own operations by 50% since 2019 (79% reduction compared to 2008 levels, reaching the target set for 2021).
  • If's house assessments reduced GHG emissions equivalent to 2,630 tonnes of CO2, according to IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
  • Recycled approximately 1,540 tonnes of waste from damaged properties in Norway.
  • All electricity comes from renewable sources.
  • Indirect energy use decreased by 10% since 2019 due to remote working.

Social Achievements

  • Successfully transitioned several thousand employees to remote work in the Nordics and Baltics within 24 hours in If Finland.
  • Developed the Remote Leadership Toolbox and the Leading in the New Normal Toolbox to support leaders during COVID-19.
  • Launched HeartBeat, a new employee engagement measurement process.
  • Reduced employee turnover in several countries.
  • Significant investments in improving talent acquisition practices, including a new Employer Value Proposition.

Governance Achievements

  • Incorporated If’s Supplier Code of Conduct into all claims handling contracts as of January 2020.
  • Further integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into investment operations.
  • Developed a diversity and inclusion maturity model.
  • Implemented a new whistleblowing system.
  • Implemented a new Nordic tool for pay gap analysis.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2e emissions from own operations by 60% compared to 2008 levels by the end of 2021 (a new long-term target will be developed in 2021).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Complete 200,000 house assessments by the end of 2021.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce employee turnover to below 12% by the end of 2021.
  • Achieve eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score) above 50 by the end of 2021.
  • Reduce sickness levels to below 3% by the end of 2021.
  • 75% of suppliers to have signed the Supplier Code of Conduct by the end of 2021.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on working life, processes, and ways of working.
  • Challenges related to remote working, including employee isolation and difficulties maintaining progress on collaborative projects.
  • High employee turnover in customer centers.
  • Need to expand diversity and inclusion efforts beyond gender equality.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Transitioned employees to remote work, providing necessary equipment and support.
  • Developed toolboxes for remote leadership and working in the new normal.
  • Improved recruitment, onboarding, and performance processes to reduce turnover.
  • Appointed a Diversity and Inclusion Manager and developed a maturity model to systematize diversity and inclusion efforts.
  • Launched initiatives to improve employee engagement and well-being.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct covering human rights, labor rights, environment, and anti-corruption.
  • Sector-specific environmental requirements for property and vehicle repair contractors.
  • Encouraging use of environmentally friendly and locally produced materials.
  • Reducing transportation through direct material delivery and use of electric/hybrid vehicles.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Windstorms
  • Floods
  • Heavy rainfall
  • Landslides
  • Erosion
  • Heatwaves
  • Hail
Transition Risks
  • Policy changes
  • Legal issues
  • Technological changes
  • Market sentiment
  • Reputational risks
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for insurance products and services related to climate change adaptation and physical risks.
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 17

The report details how If's initiatives contribute to these goals.