Chubb Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:89,980 tCO2e (2018)
Scope 1 Emissions:26,048 tCO2e (2018)
Scope 2 Emissions:45,440 tCO2e (2018)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:218,536 MWh (2018)
Water Consumption:9.35 million m3 (2018)
Waste Generated:4,100 tons (2018)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Stewardship
- Philanthropy
- Employee Engagement
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute global GHG emissions by 21% from 2015 to 2018
- Achieved a B score on CDP's climate change program ranking in 2018
- Set a companywide goal to reduce global GHG emissions by 20% by 2025 and 40% by 2035 (baseline 2016)
Social Achievements
- Launched the Chubb Environmental Network (CEN) in 2019 to promote environmental sustainability within offices
- Supported various environmental philanthropies and volunteer activities globally through the Chubb Charitable Foundation and employee initiatives (e.g., apple gleaning, eco-tech training, Enviroschool support)
- Diverted 60% of waste from landfill in Philadelphia office due to composting program
Governance Achievements
- Amended Chubb Limited Board of Directors' Nominating and Governance charter to incorporate oversight of ESG activities, including climate change
- Adopted a new policy concerning coal-related underwriting and investment in 2019 (phasing out coverage for existing coal-plant risks exceeding 30% revenue threshold by 2022 and no new investments in companies generating more than 30% of revenues from thermal coal mining or energy production from coal)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce global GHG emissions by 40% by 2035 (baseline 2016)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce global GHG emissions by 20% by 2025 (baseline 2016)
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing frequency and severity of natural catastrophes due to climate change
- Managing climate change risks across global operations and portfolio
- Addressing the limitations of catastrophe models in predicting future events
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuously adjusting underwriting processes to address climate change impacts
- Integrating climate change risks into overall risk management process
- Using catastrophe models to quantify and monitor natural catastrophe exposures
- Investing in upgrading and refining risk management tools
- Implementing risk mitigation services for clients (e.g., retrofits, hurricane shutters)
- Actively hedging catastrophe risk in reinsurance and capital markets
- Diversifying investment portfolio
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing sustainable copy paper
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased frequency and severity of natural catastrophes
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of new insurance products and services related to climate change and sustainability
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CDP, ISO 14064-3
Certifications: LEED
Third-party Assurance: Third-party verified to ISO 14064-3 standards
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Property Insurance
- Global Weather Insurance
- Environmental Liability Insurance
- Clean Tech Sustainability Suite
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,633 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,717 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2,909 tCO2e
Carbon Intensity:0.45 tCO2e per employee (Scope 1 & 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee engagement
- Environmental risk management
- Corporate citizenship
- Financial crime prevention
- Human rights
- Rule of law
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 49% off a 2016 baseline
- Achieved carbon neutrality in its own global operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by year-end 2022
- Increased Environmental Risk related gross written premium by 12% over prior year premium
Social Achievements
- 95% of active CEG SE employees completed the annual Chubb Code of Conduct attestation
- Ran 35 “Wellbeing” workshops focusing on both mental and physical health
- Donated €257,992 to charitable causes, supporting 140 different charities
Governance Achievements
- 98% completion rate for financial crime training
- Implemented a robust Financial Crime Framework
- Maintained a CDP Ranking of “B”
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Support a global transition to a net-zero economy by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Inadequate employee engagement
- Inadequate consideration for employees’ physical and mental wellbeing
- Workplace inequality and discrimination
- Inadequate action to prevent financial crime and corruption
- Inadequate consideration for preventing human rights breaches
- Inadequate environmental policies
Mitigation Strategies
- Structured communication programs, employee surveys, town halls, and a European Works Council
- Wellbeing workshops, financial education programs, and resources on physical and mental health
- DE&I strategy, employee networks, and targeted programs for underrepresented employees
- Financial crime training, risk-based procedures and controls, and regular management information reports
- Policies, procedures, and training materials to address modern slavery and human trafficking
- Official policy on reducing GHG emissions, real estate optimization, energy efficiency projects, and waste reduction
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Procurement agreements require third-party suppliers to comply with applicable laws and regulations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Expanding capabilities and expertise in supporting customers contributing to the transition to a net-zero economy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14064-3
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Offshore Wind Farm offering
- Clean Tech industry insurance program
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:67,944 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:23,017 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:36,116 mtCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:18,811 mtCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Workforce Diversity
- Ethical Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 40% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 (ahead of schedule)
- Launched Chubb Climate+, achieving 32% global growth in 2023
- Developed and implemented climate underwriting criteria for upstream oil and gas, focusing on methane emissions
Social Achievements
- Year-over-year progress on gender and racial diversity at the leadership level in 2023
- No racial or gender pay gap in the U.S. employee population in 2023
- Launched Chubb Climate+ Resilience, a climate-focused risk engineering service
Governance Achievements
- 100% of outside directors completed attestation and acknowledgment of Chubb’s Code of Conduct in 2023
- 98% of employees completed Code of Conduct training in 2023
- Active Board engagement in oversight of sustainability-related risks and opportunities
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Support the global goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Establish new GHG reduction goals based on renewable energy procurement and fleet conversion plans
Environmental Challenges
- Managing climate-related risks and opportunities across the global insurance portfolio
- Attracting and retaining top talent in a diverse and competitive market
- Maintaining the highest ethical standards across all operations and supply chains
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrated sustainability risks into the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
- Implemented various policies, programs, and practices to support talent management objectives
- Established a robust Code of Conduct and compliance program with ethics helpline and investigation processes
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Third Party Provider Code of Conduct requiring compliance with laws related to labor and human rights, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data confidentiality, and environmental issues
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Weather-related natural catastrophes
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts in the energy industry
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy and clean technology insurance
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, CDP, UN Global Compact, ISSB (under evaluation), SEC climate disclosure rule (under evaluation)
Third-party Assurance: Limited assurance procedures performed by an external third party on certain GHG emissions metrics
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Chubb Climate+ insurance products for renewable energy and clean technology