Our approach to sustainable finance goes beyond complying with current standards. Where possible, we aim to deliver tangible value through proprietary data insights, measurable climate actions and active engagement.

By steering CO2 emissions, enhancing climate resilience and promoting strong governance, we turn responsibility into opportunity: delivering tailored investment solutions reflecting our clients’ preferences. Our commitment to responsible investment is embedded in every asset class, creating long-term value for our clients and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Turning ESG into action

We focus on what we believe truly matters: delivering smart, innovative, and attractive sustainable investment solutions that drive real-world impact, while upholding fiduciary duty and clients’ interests.

We operate on deep expertise embedded across the entire organisation. This integrated approach ensures that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are a driver of sustainable growth for our stakeholders and the society.

 

Sustainability focus areas

As sustainability preferences, regulations, and methodologies continue to evolve rapidly, we take a forward-looking approach to shape our sustainable investment solutions. Across our asset classes, we focus our efforts on three core areas: Climate and Nature, Good Governance, as well as People and Wellbeing, aiming that our products not only meet regulatory standards but also deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for clients and society alike.

We set clear ambition levels across our investments; in areas like infrastructure and real estate, we take direct climate actions, and in securities, we focus on credible, long-term progress through active stewardship.

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Climate and nature

We strive to build climate-resilient portfolios and financing energy transition opportunities across our investments, where possible. By partnering with our clients to grow the proportion of investments aligned with the Paris Agreement, we contribute to mitigating climate change, increase the resilience of our funds against climate-related risks, and unlock opportunities for sustainable, long-term performance. We report our progress on climate transition according to recognized standards of NZAMi***, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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Good governance

As a responsible investor, we uphold our fiduciary duties through a tailored proxy voting policy, advanced ESG research (supported by proprietary data and tools), and active engagement across securities, real estate and infrastructure assets, fostering transparency, strong governance, and long-term value for stakeholders. Through this stewardship approach, we aim to accelerate sustainable transformation and enable our investments to contribute meaningfully to societal and environmental progress.

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People and wellbeing

Our investments are designed to serve society by addressing fundamental needs in both housing and infrastructure. At the same time, we develop and operate critical and future-proof infrastructure in areas such as energy and waste management. By prioritising safety, reliability, and user needs, we help ensure that these real assets not only support daily life but also enable long-term social, environmental, and economic resilience.

Learn more about how we integrate ESG across our asset classes

Responsible Real Estate Investment

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ESG in Securities

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Discover our case studies and success stories on the Content Hub.

Sustainability

Engelberg’s renewable heating system fuels a climate-ready future

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Green buildings: investing in the cities of tomorrow

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Hanover logistics region continues to gain in relevance

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Responsible Investment Policy

For over 165 years, Swiss Life Asset Managers has combined long-term investment expertise with a strong sense of responsibility towards clients, society, and the environment. As a leading asset manager, we are committed to aligning our fiduciary duty with sustainable growth.

We develop forward-looking investment solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. By embracing innovation and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, we ensure our strategies are aligned with global climate goals and regulatory expectations.

Our responsible investment approach is deeply integrated within portfolio management. ESG considerations are embedded across all asset classes to manage risks, seize opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable economy. Through a double materiality lens, we aim to deliver lasting value for both our clients and for society.

Agreements and memberships

Provides an overview of Swiss Life’s memberships in key sustainability networks and collaborative efforts.

Responsible Investment Report

The report highlights the key responsible investment initiatives and discusses various ESG projects across all asset classes.

*PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) is a global initiative that encourages investors to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment decisions to promote sustainable and responsible investment practices.

**GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) is an industry-driven organization that assesses and benchmarks the ESG performance of real assets, including real estate and infrastructure portfolios, to promote transparency and sustainability in the sector.

***NZAMi (Net Zero Asset Managers initiative) is a global coalition of asset managers committed to supporting the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and aligning their investment portfolios with that objective.