Sustainability Ratings

Assessing the performance of a company on the basis of environmental and social criteria has become an accepted part of company rating. In the future, this type of measurement is likely to become even more important, as shareholders and stakeholders alike will demand an accurate overview of a company’s sustainability credentials.

Being prepared for the increasing environmental and social stresses which society faces will enable businesses to identify new products, while strengthening their reputation and reducing the potential risks associated with these changes. Sustainable companies are also more attractive for employees and better positioned to retain existing know-how while fostering innovation. For all of these reasons, being sustainable is likely to become a competitive advantage for companies – and rating agencies will help identify both the leaders and laggards in this area.

It is likely that measuring a company's sustainability performance will become increasingly important in future.

Details of Swiss Re’s sustainability ratings can be found here.