Sustainability: accession to the Swiss Triple Impact Programme
22 April 2025 | Comment(s) |
Christelle Travelletti
Groupe Mutuel recently became part of the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) programme developed by
B Lab Switzerland. This accession is an important step in our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Read our interview with Perrine Montignot, sustainability expert at Groupe Mutuel.
Groupe Mutuel: Can you explain the STI programme?
Perrine Montignot: The programme is an initiative that aims to help companies align their strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. It provides a three-step framework: to prioritise, to structure and to transform. This programme helps companies to measure their impact, identify areas for improvement and make tangible commitments for a more sustainable future.
550 companies have already taken part in the programm and among them, 90 have joined the STI directory by making a total of 350 commitments in their core business, internal operations, supply chain or in terms of collective action.
What have we learnt during our participation in the STI programme?
When we started the programme, we had just started to implement our sustainability approach at Groupe Mutuel. The STI programme helped us identify which actions to prioritise in order to play a role in implementing the 2030 Agenda. We appreciated the pragmatic and action-oriented approach of this programme, which is totally in line with our perspective. The presentation of the commitments made by other Swiss companies inspired and guided us in defining our own commitments.
Our five tangible commitments
Our accession to the STI programme goes hand in hand with tangible measures:
- 1. By 2030, we will reduce the carbon emissions of our portfolio of moveable investments by 25%, compared to 2 314 000 tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂eq) in 2023. By reducing the CO₂ emissions of our investment portfolio, we will reduce our negative impact on the planet. To achieve this objective, we will implement the climate policy defined in our responsible investment charter.
- 2. By 2026, 50% of our key suppliers will have an environmental and/or social strategy in place or will supply us with products that have been certified as sustainable, compared to 41% in 2024. Integrating environmental and social criteria into the choice of suppliers makes the value chain more transparent. This involves training the staff in charge of purchasing at Groupe Mutuel to help them improve their expertise, as well as establishing a dialogue with suppliers regarding sustainability. For us, this mainly concerns suppliers of goods and services in the Logistics, Technology, Marketing and Communication sectors.
- 3. By 2026, we will have trained 50% of managers and 30% of team leaders on psychosocial risks at work. Psychosocial risks at work such as the risk of stress, burnout or mobbing can have serious consequences on the health of employees. By training managers and team leaders, we aim to protect the physical and mental health and personal integrity of employees. To measure the effectiveness of this initiative, we rely on the progress of the “Well-being” index in our annual work engagement survey.
- 4. From 2026, at least 10% of our employees on permanent contracts will carry out one day of volunteering per year. By giving our employees the opportunity to do a day of volunteering each year during working hours, we are generating a positive impact for society. Groupe Mutuel will support local associations or projects, for example in the field of health, thereby fulfilling our role as a corporate citizen, a caring employer and a proactive health partner.
- 5. By 2027, 100% of our private customer digital platforms will be accessible to people with disabilities. One of the pillars of our corporate strategy is digital acceleration. We are ensuring that our advances in digital technology include people with disabilities. By bringing our Customer Area and our website into line with the standards and recommendations of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), we are making our services accessible. These widely recognised international standards are based on four principles: digital platforms must be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust (for interpretation by assistive technologies).
These five commitments are complementary and cover the issues on which we have real leverage.
In summary
Joining the Swiss Triple Impact Programme is a decisive step in Groupe Mutuel's strategic sustainability plan. This allows us to make our approach visible through a recognised programme. We are also committing the entire company to contributing to the SDGs that apply to our sector of activity.
Finally, we can rely on a network of peers and experts to structure our approach, and we are joining a community of companies that are committed to a resilient and sustainable Swiss economy.
We are determined to play a proactive role in building a more sustainable and equitable future. We urge our customers, partners and all stakeholders to join us in this process of social responsibility.
