Level of ambition: STI Leader
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Pledge 4
Scope of pledges
Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.
Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.
Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.
Kessler is the leading Swiss enterprise specializing in comprehensive risk, insurance and pension benefits consulting. They advise over 1,500 medium-sized and large Swiss companies from the service, trading and manufacturing industries, as well as the public sector. Founded in 1915, Kessler has 370 employees working at its headquarters in Zurich and its other sites in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, St. Gallen, Sion and Vaduz. As the Swiss partner of Marsh, they are part of the Marsh Network since 1998 and support its clients worldwide.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 2023, we transparently disclose the ESG rating of our main suppliers, i.e. insurers, collective foundations and health insurances, to our clients, to lead an ESG dialogue with our suppliers and customers. |
Human RightsLevel 3 | Achieved | 8 · 12 |
| 2 | By 2024, we raise awareness of decent work for all and the relevance of Workplace Health Management among 80 % of our 250 major clients, of which the largest employers in Switzerland, by conducting over 800 visits to our clients and prospects.*
* With a total of approximately 250 clients. Workplace Health Management as defined by the Swiss Confederation. |
Community ImpactLevel 3 | Achieved | 3 · 8 · 4 |
| 3 | By 2030, we reduce our absenteeism rate from the current 2.4 % to around 2.2 % in order to remain one of the best companies in our industry in benchmark comparisons thanks to targeted preventive measures and education, as well as by strengthening the physical and mental health, well-being and motivation of all employees.*
* Source: FSO – Working volume statistics, data as of 22 May 2025.
Thanks to intensive efforts, our absence rate has fluctuated between 2% and 2.4% over the last four years (with one outlier during Covid) and is therefore below the industry average. However, based on our current knowledge, a figure below 2 % – as originally planned for 2023 – is not realistic. We have therefore decided to set our long-term target at 2.2 %. |
Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 2 | In progress | 3 · 8 · 4 |
| 4 | By 2030, we reduce our tCO2eq emissions by 50 % (Scopes 1 & 2) compared to 2019, aiming at being Net Zero.*
* By 2024, we commit to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). |
ClimateLevel 2 | In progress | 13 |
Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.
