Sustainability risk management
Swiss Re's ESG Risk Framework guides how the Group manages sustainability risks and is applied in conjunction with other Group-wide frameworks.
An advanced risk management instrument to address sustainability risks
The ESG Risk Framework is an advanced risk management instrument specifically designed to identify, assess and address risks related to the environment, social/human rights and governance.
The elements of our ESG Risk Framework
The ESG Risk Framework is based on the overarching principles of protecting the environment, respecting human rights and promoting good corporate governance. These principles are encapsulated in three umbrella guidelines (Environmental, Social/Human Rights and Governance). To complement the umbrella guidelines, sector-specific policies have been developed for sectors with heightened sustainability risks: Agriculture, Forestry and Food; Defence (incl. Nuclear Material); Hydro Dams; Mining; Oil and Gas; and Thermal Coal.
Umbrella guidelines
- Environmental Umbrella Guideline
- Social/Human Rights Umbrella Guideline
- Governance Umbrella Guideline
Sector-specific Policies
- Agriculture, Forestry and Food
- Defence (incl. Nuclear Material)
- Hydro Dams
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Thermal Coal
To implement the above policies and guidelines, we have developed a sustainability risk management process and we engage with clients and partners.