UN Global Compact Progress Report
As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, Swiss Life supports the ten sustainability principles and contributes to a social and ecological approach to globalisation.
Declaration of support
In 2018 Swiss Life signed the Principles of the UN Global Compact. We acknowledge the Ten Principles, because we want to accept our responsibility as a company in the key areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption and publicly affirm these global values. The focal areas of the UN Global Compact are reflected in both our Code of Conduct and our materiality matrix. The way in which we contribute to meeting these Principles within our area of responsibility is shown in our annual progress report.
Patrick Frost
CEO
Human rights
Principles 1 and 2:
- Businesses should support and respect the protection of international human rights and
- make sure they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
“Regulatory Compliance”
“Procurement”
“Sustainability as an Asset Owner and Manager”
“Human Rights”
Labour
Principles 3, 4, 5 and 6:
- Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; in addition, they should press for
- the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
- the effective abolition of child labour; and
- the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
“Procurement”
“Sustainability as an Employer”
Environment
Principles 7, 8 and 9:
- Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
- undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
- accelerate the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
“Procurement”
“Sustainability as an Asset Owner and Manager”
“Real Estate Management”
“Climate Protection and Operational Ecology”
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10:
- Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
“Regulatory Compliance”
“Procurement”