Swiss Re, Unipol, and Achmea exemplify the insurance industry’s commitment to sustainability, each taking innovative steps to integrate environmental and societal considerations into their operations. Swiss Re focuses on advancing the net-zero transition and enhancing societal resilience, employing an ESG risk framework for underwriting decisions and supporting renewable energy and microinsurance initiatives. Unipol plans to adopt the ICMIF-calibrated SDG Insurance Calculator, aiming to align its business activities with global sustainability goals, reflecting its cooperative values and focus on sustainable development. Achmea embeds sustainability into its diverse operations through its “Sustainable Living Together” strategy, addressing societal challenges across smart mobility, healthcare accessibility, and climate action. These efforts showcase the insurance sector’s evolving role in driving sustainable and resilient futures.

Swiss Re is integrating sustainable practices into insurance underwriting with an innovative approach that underscores the evolving role of the insurance sector in promoting environmental and societal resilience.

Swiss Re’s commitment to sustainability is embedded in its vision to make the world more resilient. The company has identified two primary goals: advancing the net-zero transition and building societal resilience. These objectives are closely aligned with specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to health, economic growth, and climate action…

Session speakers:

• Doris Popplein, Sustainability Markets Lead, Swiss Re (Switzerland)
• Andrea Salemme, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist – UnipolSai (Italy) – online
• Babs Dijkshoorn, Director CSR & Sustainability, Achmea (Netherlands)