Engagement and responsibility

Sustainability is an integral element of Swiss Prime Site’s corporate strategy. As part of their business activities, the Company is committed to the transformation into an economy and society that builds on the partnerships between different stakeholders and in which commercial success, human well-being and a careful use of natural resources go hand in hand.

Long-term alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Swiss Prime Site sets itself long-term goals based on the Swiss government’s Energy Strategy 2050, the Paris Climate Accord and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Swiss Prime Site uses the 17 SDGs as a system of reference in which to embed their engagement in the context of global sustainable development. The focus is on seven key objectives to which Swiss Prime Site can contribute by fulfilling its responsibilities in the core business: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

The relevant Sustainable Development Goals are also reflected in the material issues defined by Swiss Prime Site that form the basis for the integrated management of financial and non-financial aspects as well as integrated reporting.

Assuming responsibility for safe, resilient and sustainable cities and settlements

Swiss Prime Site considers SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) as an appropriate guiding principle for their commercial responsibilities and is committed to safe, resilient and sustainable cities and settlements. This reflects the corporate vision of creating sustainable living spaces, as well as integrating several trends that have a significant impact on the core business. Among others, these include urbanisation, intergenerationality and climate-adapted design of living spaces.

Swiss Prime Site appreciates that a meaningful contribution to SDG 11 can only be made if the Company builds on its strengths. This includes having a clear focus on clients’ needs, supporting employees, encouraging an innovative work culture and making investments that increase energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions. Based on these pillars, Swiss Prime Site has developed group-wide, strategic objectives that will be further operationalised within the group companies, leading the way to a successful, sustainable future.

SDG	UN goal description	Capital	Material issues Swiss Prime Site
	Ensure inclusive, fair and high-quality education and promote opportunities for lifelong learning for all	Employees	Employee development and satisfaction Health, safety and well-being
	Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all	Finance	Risk management and responsible governance Earnings growth and attractive share
	Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation	Innovation	Corporate culture, reputation and image Market orientation Innovation culture and partnerships Data use & data protection
	Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable	Infrastructure	Contribution to sustainable urban development Optimum connection of properties Process optimisation and cost reduction
	Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns	Ecology	Sustainable procurement / supply chains Circular economy
	Develop measures to combat climate change and its effects as a matter of urgency	Ecology	Resource consumption and CO₂ emissions Building certifications and climate-adapted construction
	Revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development	Stakeholders	Customer orientation Investor relations management