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.