Memberships of sustainability organisations, initiatives and networks enable Swiss Life to access specialist knowledge and best practices, promote understanding of its own options for exerting an influence in the area of sustainability, strengthen stakeholder trust and support active participation in shaping the sector. Collaboration within these organisations, initiatives and networks also helps to boost corporate resilience and supports risk management. In addition to the commitments at Group level, the individual divisions are also active in regional memberships.
The following overview shows memberships and participation in Swiss Life initiatives (list is not exhaustive):
| Name | About the organisation / initiative | Role of Swiss Life | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UN Global Compact
(UNGC) | The UN Global Compact (UNGC) is a global initiative for corporate responsibility. The vision of the UNGC is an inclusive, sustainable global economy based on ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. At the same time, the UNGC helps companies to align their strategies and activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | The Swiss Life Group has been committed to the principles of the UNGC since 2018 and discloses its progress annually as part of its sustainability reporting. | |
 | UNEP FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) | The Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)
provide a globally recognised framework for responsible conduct in the insurance industry. Developed by the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), they were launched in 2012 in the run-up to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). The PSI help insurance companies to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects into their business strategies. The aim is to strengthen the industry as a driver of a resilient, inclusive and sustainable society. | The Swiss Life Group signed the PSI in 2020 with the aim of collaborating with its competitors within the insurance industry to promote sustainable development. It discloses the progress it has made in this regard annually in its Sustainability Report. | |
| Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) | Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is a UN-supported network of investors working together to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects into their investment decision-making practices. Their goal is to promote responsible investment and create long-term value for society and investors. The six principles cover the following topics: incorporation of ESG criteria into analysis and decision-making processes, active influence and engagement with companies, transparency, cooperation and reporting. | Both the Swiss Life Group and Swiss Life Asset Managers have been signatories to the PRI since 2018. In addition to issuing an annual progress report and publishing sustainability information, Swiss Life participates in network activities such as roundtables. |
| Name | About the organisation / initiative | Role of Swiss Life | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Swiss Insurance Association (SIA) | The Swiss Insurance Association (SIA) is the industry organisation for Swiss private insurers. It comprises around 70 members, including global primary insurers and reinsurers as well as specialist national insurance providers. With a reach covering over 95% of the insurance premiums generated in Switzerland, it promotes sustainable development and stable solutions for the insurance industry and society. | Swiss Life was one of the founding members of the SIA in 1900 and continues to actively raise its concerns, including in the field of sustainable development, within the association to this day. In addition, members of the Corporate Executive Board and employees from Swiss Life are active on various SIA committees. | |
 | Swiss Climate Foundation | Since 2009, the Swiss Climate Foundation has been supporting projects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that contribute to climate protection in Switzerland and Liechtenstein through innovation. These projects are financed by partner companies that receive more funds back from the reimbursement of CO₂ steering tax payments on fuels than they paid in via this tax. | Swiss Life Switzerland is a founding member of the Swiss Climate Foundation and is represented on the Advisory Board. | |
 | Energy Model Zurich | The large-scale consumer group Energy Model Zurich has agreed with the cantons and the federal government to increase energy efficiency by 14% and reduce CO2 emissions by 20% between 2020 and 2030. Each member company has committed to making a contribution towards improving energy efficiency each year and thus help the group to achieve or even exceed the agreed target. | As a member of the Zurich Energy Model since 2013, Swiss Life Switzerland helps to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions in the canton of Zurich thanks to its climate goals and measures. |
| Name | About the organisation / initiative | Role of Swiss Life | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Climate Alliance Hannover | The city of Hanover is aiming for climate neutrality by 2035. Citizens, companies, associations, organisations, the city authority of Hanover (as state capital) and Stadtwerke Hannover AG are jointly committed to this goal as part of the Climate Alliance. | With its climate targets, Swiss Life Germany at its offices in Hanover is actively contributing to the Hanover Climate Alliance’s net zero target. Swiss Life Germany has been a member of the Climate Alliance since 2013. |
| Name | About the organisation / initiative | Role of Swiss Life | ||
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 | Inspiring More Sustainability (IMS) | The Luxembourg sustainable development network Inspiring More Sustainability (IMS) aims to promote responsible policies and practices among national economic stakeholders. It supports its members through cooperation and federation projects by promoting dialogue with stakeholders from the private, public and association sectors. | Since joining Inspiring More Sustainability in 2023, Swiss Life Luxembourg has actively participated in events and initiatives that promote cooperation between local companies. | |
 | Luxemburg Women in Finance Charter | The Luxembourg Women in Finance Charter constitutes a joint commitment by its members to promote gender equality and inclusion in the Luxembourg financial sector. The initiative provides a binding framework for systematically increasing the involvement of women at all levels – from employees to management. | In accordance with the Women in Finance Charter launched by the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI), Swiss Life Luxembourg undertakes to report annually on the progress of selected diversity KPIs. Since 2024, this data has also been transmitted directly to LSFI. |
| Name | About the organisation / initiative | Role of Swiss Life | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) | The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) is an independent organisation that provides investors and managers with validated ESG performance data and peer benchmarks in order to enhance business intelligence, industry engagement and decision-making. | Swiss Life Asset Managers has been a member of GRESB Real Estate since 2018. Swiss Life Asset Managers participates in the GRESB Assessment with numerous portfolios and is also actively involved in working groups with the goal of further developing the standard. |
| Climate Action 100+ | Climate Action 100+ is an investor-led initiative to ensure that the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take appropriate action on climate change. | Since 2020, Swiss Life Asset Managers has been committed to supporting the Climate Action 100+ targets through its voting and engagement activities. At the same time, Swiss Life Asset Managers uses the initiative as a knowledge platform and a network for dialogue. |
| Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM) | The Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM) is a voluntary initiative for asset managers committed, in their individual contexts, to supporting investing in line with the global goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions. | Swiss Life Asset Managers has been a member of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM) since 2022 and therefore supports its overarching objectives of driving forward the decarbonisation of investment portfolios and promoting the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The first target-setting process took place in 2023. |
 | Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) | The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) is a leading European member organisation for investor cooperation in the area of climate change. The IIGCC helps its members to address climate risks and seize climate-related investment opportunities through political work, practice-oriented guidelines and tools. The organisation plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable financial frameworks and aligning investment practices with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. | Swiss Life Asset Managers has been a member of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) since 2019. Collaboration activities include, for example, roundtables aimed at promoting cooperation within the financial sector. |
 | International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) | The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) is a global network of investors and other stakeholders that aims to promote high standards of corporate governance and responsible investment globally. The members are committed to strong governance principles in order to ensure long-term corporate value and sustainable capital markets. ICGN provides guidelines and communication formats and puts forward political ideas in order to strengthen companies’ accountability towards their stakeholders. | As a member of this organisation, Swiss Life Asset Managers has been committed to further developing and implementing its stewardship policies in line with the ICGN framework since 2018. Activities include supporting initiatives promoted by the network and integrating best practice recommendations. |
| Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen (FNG) | Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen (FNG – the Sustainable Investment Forum) is an association that advocates greater sustainability in the financial sector in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (the DACH region). Originally founded in 2001, the association now has approximately 200 members, including banks, corporations, rating agencies, financial advisors, academic institutions, insurance companies, NGOs and private individuals. The association focuses on promoting dialogue and the exchange of information between business, academia and politics. | Swiss Life Asset Managers has been a member of Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen (FNG) since 2018 and thus supports the network’s overarching objectives, which are to promote the transparency, quality and growth of sustainable investments in German-speaking countries.
Through its membership, Swiss Life Asset Managers contributes to the further development of responsible financial markets and underlines its commitment to long-term, sustainable investing. |
 | Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) | Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) is a network that reinforces Switzerland’s position in the field of sustainable finance. SSF brings together financial stakeholders, academia and public institutions to share knowledge, promote common standards and drive sustainable investment in Switzerland and beyond. The organisation also plays an important role in raising awareness and contributing to the development of sustainable financial practices. | As a member of Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF), Swiss Life Asset Managers has been committed to sustainable financial practices in Switzerland since 2019. To this end, the company actively participates in industry events, various platforms and working groups, and an annual market study conducted by SSF, among other things. The cooperation also includes dialogue with industry representatives and active policymaking. |
 | Real Estate Investment Data Association (REIDA) | The Real Estate Investment Data Association (REIDA) is a Swiss non-profit organisation founded in 2010 that is dedicated to improving the quality and transparency of market data in the real estate sector. It provides a comprehensive and representative set of data on investment properties based on land register extracts, transactions and rental contracts. | Swiss Life Asset Managers Switzerland was a founding member of this NPO in 2010 and remains an active member of the organisation’s management, where it campaigns for more data-based transparency in the real estate sector. |
 | Sustainable Finance Geneva (SFG) | Sustainable Finance Geneva (SFG) is a Geneva-based network dedicated to promoting sustainable financial practices. The organisation brings together stakeholders from finance, academia and civil society to develop innovative solutions and drive the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects in the financial sector. SFG plays a pivotal role in positioning Geneva as an international centre for sustainable finance. | Swiss Life Asset Managers Switzerland has been a member of SFG since 2024 and takes part in events and workshops. |
 | German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) | The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is a leading European non-profit organisation in the field of sustainable building. It develops certification systems for assessing sustainability in construction projects and promotes holistic quality in the planning, construction and operation of buildings. The DGNB’s goal is to create liveable, environmentally friendly and economically viable built spaces. | As a member of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), Swiss Life Asset Managers has actively contributed to the promotion and further development of sustainable building practices in Europe since 2021. |
 | Finance for Biodiversity Foundation (F4B) | The Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation is an international initiative that helps financial stakeholders to systematically integrate biodiversity into their investment decisions and financial processes. Its aim is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity through responsible financing. FfB provides platforms for collaboration, knowledge transfer and the development of common standards in order to direct financial flows towards the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. | As a member of Finance for Biodiversity (FfB), Swiss Life Asset Managers France has been committed to ensuring a financial economy that promotes biodiversity since 2022. The work within the initiative focuses on professional dialogue in the industry. |
 | Forum de l'Investissement Responsable (FIR) | Forum de l’Investissement Responsable (FIR) is a French non-profit organisation that has been bringing together stakeholders from the financial sector, academia and society to promote sustainable and socially responsible investment since 2001. FIR supports the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decisions and campaigns for best practices and appropriate policy frameworks in the area of sustainable finance at national and European level. | Swiss Life Asset Managers France has been a member of the organisation since 2021 and benefits from access to ESG-related events, studies and networks. Swiss Life Asset Managers attends selected events, receives the latest information on trends and research, and participates in working groups or provides its own experts as speakers. |
 | Observatoire de l’Immobilier Durable (OID) | With more than 100 members and partners from the private and public sectors, the independent association Observatoire de l’Immobilier Durable (OID) promotes collective intelligence as a way of solving environmental, social and societal challenges in the real estate sector. Its activities primarily focus on dialogue along the entire value chain. | As a member of OID, Swiss Life Asset Managers France has been supporting the development of sustainable real estate solutions and leveraging knowledge transfer within the network since 2015. |
 | Grønn Byggallianse (Norwegian Green Building Council) | Grønn Byggallianse (the Green Building Council) is a Norwegian non-profit organisation that has been bringing together companies from the construction and real estate sectors to promote sustainable construction since 2010. It supports environmental certifications, offers training courses and is committed to achieving a climate-neutral Norway by 2050. The organisation works closely with national and international partners and now has over 400 members. | As a member of the Norwegian Green Building Council, Swiss Life Asset Managers Nordic has been actively contributing its knowledge to the network since 2022. As well as being involved in specialist groups, it works on sustainability projects and helps to drive the development of sustainable buildings in the sector. |
.svg.png){kind=logo} | Living Wage Foundation | The Living Wage Foundation is a UK-based non-profit organisation founded in 2011 by Citizens UK. It promotes fair pay by encouraging employers to voluntarily introduce a “real living wage” which reflects the true cost of living and is generally above the national minimum wage. | Through its membership of the Living Wage Foundation, which it joined in 2021, Swiss Life Asset Managers UK is committed to paying the real living wage to employees and indirect workers, thereby ensuring fair compensation that goes beyond legal requirements and strengthening its reputation as a responsible employer. |
 | UK Stewardship Code | The UK Stewardship Code is a leading framework that promotes high standards of responsible investment and transparent stewardship among asset owners, asset managers and service providers. It encourages investors to actively oversee and engage with companies to support long‑term value creation for clients and beneficiaries, while considering broader impacts on the economy, society andthe environment. | Swiss Life Asset Managers UK is a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code since 2021. Our approach focuses on long term value creation for clients and beneficiaries by integrating ESG considerations and engaging constructively with relevant stakeholders. |
