Key Sustainability Indicators

Topic | Metric | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | Reference | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENVIRONMENT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GHG EMISSIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total GHG emissions (in 1000 t) | 1 | 27.75 | 26.23 | 27.56 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scope 1 emissions (in 1000 t) | 1 | 8.84 | 8.46 | 8.87 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scope 2 emissions (in 1000 t) | 1 | 7.29 | 6.42 | 7.14 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scope 3 emissions (in 1000 t) | 1 | 11.63 | 11.35 | 11.55 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Targets to reduce GHG emissions | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENERGY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total energy consumption (in 1000 MWh) | 1 | 54.11 | 52.28 | 56.30 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electricity used (in 1000 MWh) | 1 | 37.84 | 35.16 | 36.40 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Renewable energy used (in MWh) | 1 | 15.00 | 15.63 | 14.29 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Targets to reduce energy consumption | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WATER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total water use (in 1000 m3) | 1 | 72.20 | 79.62 | 120.92 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WASTE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total waste (in 1000 t) | 1 | 1.11 | 1.35 | 1.59 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paper consumption (in 1000 t) | 1 | 1.10 | 1.21 | 1.36 | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share of paper with FSC label | 1 | 60% | 54% | 39% | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Climate change listed as a business risk factor | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link, Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participation Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) | yes | ja | yes | yes | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES & INITIATIVES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy efficiency policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emissions reduction initiatives | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link, Link, Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Environmental supply chain management policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Green building policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link, Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Waste reduction policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Climate change opportunities discussed | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link, Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risks of climate change discussed | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link, Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Environmental information verified | no | no | no | no | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 The environmental data for 2017 come out in May and will be posted at
swisslife.com/operationalecology. AR = Annual Report |

Topic | Metric | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | Reference | |||||
SOCIAL | |||||||||||
HEALTH & SAFETY | |||||||||||
Health and safety policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
Health and safety policy is group-wide | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
Workforce absences employees, total | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | n/a | Link | ||||||
Workforce absences per segment | yes | yes | yes | n/a | Link | ||||||
EMPLOYMENT | |||||||||||
Total number of employees | 8457 | 7801 | 7595 | 7492 | Link | ||||||
Total number of part-time employees | 1380 | 1285 | n/a | n/a | Link | ||||||
Employee turnover | 8.1% | 6.3% | 7.5% | n/a | Link, Link | ||||||
Major layoffs in the last three years (affecting 10% of staff or over 1000 employees) | no | no | no | no | |||||||
Major merger or acquisition in the last three years (affecting large proportion of staff) | no | no | no | no | |||||||
LABOR & HUMAN RIGHTS | |||||||||||
Company monitors employee satisfaction on a regular basis | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
UN Global Compact Signatory | no | no | no | no | |||||||
Human rights policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||||
TRAINING & HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT | |||||||||||
Costs spent for training per employee (in CHF) | 2082 | 2034 | 1749 | n/a | Link | ||||||
Formal talent pipeline development strategy (forecasts hiring needs, actively develops new pools of talent) | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
Graduate/trainee apprenticeship program | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
Job-specific development training programs | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
Leadership training and skills development | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
SUPPLY CHAIN | |||||||||||
Social supply chain management | yes | yes | yes | no | Link | ||||||
Sustainable supplier guidelines encompassing ESG areas that are publicly disclosed | yes | yes | yes | no | Link | ||||||
PHILANTHROPY | |||||||||||
Company has foundations | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
Total foundation spending (in CHF million) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Link | ||||||
Total Group-wide spending on foundations in Switzerland, France and Germany (in CHF million) | 1.8 | Link | |||||||||
ANTI-CORRUPTION / ETHICS | |||||||||||
Business ethics policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Code of Conduct | ||||||
Anti-bribery/pecuniary policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Anti-bribery policy: Code of Conduct | ||||||
Anti-corruption policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Code of Conduct | ||||||
Employee protection/Whistle blowing policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Code of Conduct | ||||||
Board oversight of anti-corruption / ethics | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link and Swiss Life Holding Ltd, Articles of Association, Article 11 | ||||||
Employee training on anti-corruption/ethics | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | ||||||
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION | |||||||||||
Women in workforce | 45% | 45% | 45% | n/a | Link | ||||||
Women in management | 25% | 25% | n/a | n/a | Link | ||||||
Equal opportunity policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link |

Topic | Metric | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | Reference |
RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT – INTEGRATION | ||||||
Exclusion criteria exist | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT – PARTICIPANT OR SIGNATORY | ||||||
UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) | no | no | no | no | ||
UNDERWRITING RISK MANAGEMENT | ||||||
Obesity and emerging health issues listed as a business risk factor | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link | |
Aging population and demographic change listed as a business risk factor | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link | |
PRIVACY & DATA SECURITY | ||||||
Data privacy policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Code of Conduct | |
CUSTOMER PRIVACY POLICY | ||||||
Company has customer privacy policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Code of Conduct and further directives | |
Provide means for verifying and correcting individuals’ data | yes | yes | yes | yes | Applicable law and internal guidelines | |
Prevents unauthorised access to personal data | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
GOVERNANCE | ||||||
BOARD OF DIRECTORS | ||||||
Total directors | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | Link, Link | |
Board independence | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | Link | |
Board duration (years) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | Link | |
CEO duality | no | no | no | no | Link | |
Independent chairperson | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
Former CEO or equivalent on Board | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
Voting shares held by largest shareholders or block | >5% | >5% | >5% | >5% | Link | |
BOARD & EXECUTIVE DIVERSITY | ||||||
Number of women on Board | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Link | |
Women on Board | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | Link | |
Director average age | 59 | 60 | 59 | 58 | Link | |
Stated commitment to Board diversity | ja | ja | ja | ja | Link | |
CSR GOVERNANCE | ||||||
CSR/Sustainability committee | yes | yes | no | no | Link | |
COMPENSATION | ||||||
CEO total summary compensation (in CHF million) | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 2.9 | Link | |
Clawback policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link | |
Equal remuneration policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
OWNERSHIP & CONTROL | ||||||
Controlling shareholder | no | no | no | no | ||
Deviation from one share one vote | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link, Link | |
RISK MANAGEMENT | ||||||
Company has a risk management framework | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
Risk management framework covers ESG risks | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link | |
Board oversight of risk management | yes | yes | yes | yes | Link |