Sustainable operations

As a company committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise our operational footprint by taking ambitious measures and monitoring progress against clear targets.

We have been placing a strong focus on reducing our own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption for around 20 years. In 2019, Swiss Re was one of the first financial institutions worldwide to commit to reaching Group-wide net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 via the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Through our CO2NetZero Programme launched for operations, in the near-term we aim to reduce GHG emissions on a 1.5°C- compatible pathway, and to compensate 100% of the remaining in-scope¹ emissions with carbon removals as early as 2030.

This commitment builds on previous initiatives such as our Greenhouse Neutral Programme or the RE100 Initiative. Click on the links below to learn more about our CO2NetZero Programme and earlier initiatives to reduce our operational footprint:

CO2NetZero Programme
Greenhouse Neutral Programme (2003-2020)
Co-founded by Swiss Re and IKEA: the RE100 Initiative
Management systems and certifications
Swiss Re's approach to using carbon certificates
Partner initiative: Swiss Climate Foundation

Footnote:

¹Scope 1, Scope 2 and selected Scope 3 categories (category 3 – fuel- and energy-related activities, category 5 – waste generated in operations, category 6 – business travel, and paper and water in category 1 – purchased goods and services).