Key performance indicators

In order to pursue and implement the sustainability policy in a focused way, five key indicators with corresponding parameters, objectives and measures were defined for the Sarasin Group.

1. We define sustainability standards for all our business activities

The goal was to put all sustainability guidelines, measures and standards for all relevant business activities into effect in 2011. With one exception, all the objectives were achieved. Sustainability in lending policy will be integrated in 2012.

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Ziel erreicht  Establishing a code of business conduct
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Ziel erreicht  Integrating sustainability into the guidelines for donations
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Ziel erreicht  Integrating sustainability into the guidelines for sponsoring and events
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Ziel erreicht  Integrating sustainability into guidelines for procurement
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Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Integrating sustainability into the credit policy
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Ziel erreicht  Establishing policies and processes for responsible investment decisions
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2. We help clients make responsible investments

The following objectives should be achieved by the end of 2012:

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Planmässiger Fortschritt  Duplication of sustainable assets under management to CHF 25 billion
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Planmässiger Fortschritt  International roll-out of sustainable approach
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Ziel erreicht  Introducing innovative sustainability products to the market
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Ziel erreicht  Maintaining market leadership in sustainable assets under management in Switzerland
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3. We build sustainable relationships with our stakeholders

The following objectives should be achieved by the end of 2012:

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Planmässiger Fortschritt  Establishing a continuous dialogue and engagement with external stakeholders on
       sustainability
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Projekt für Zielerreichung in der Endphase  Further intensifying external communication on sustainability
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Projekt für Zielerreichung in der Endphase  Encouraging knowledge on sustainability through own research studies and third party
       research projects
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4. We live up to a responsible corporate behaviour

The following objectives should be achieved by the end of 2012:

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Ziel erreicht  Integrating sustainability into the MbOs (Management by Objectives)
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Planmässiger Fortschritt  Implementation of a new process to manage human capital
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Planmässiger Fortschritt  Groupwide rollout of the Sarasin Development Forum
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Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Establishing a health management concept for the staff of Bank Sarasin in Switzerland
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Planmässiger Fortschritt  Further intensification of internal communication on sustainability
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5. We offer services in a resource-efficient way

Sarasin aims to meet the following targets by the end of 2015:

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Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Reduction of CO2 emissions per employee (adjusted for part time working)
        from 2,427 kg (2011) to 2,000 kg
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Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Reduction of energy consumption per employee (adjusted for part time working)
       from 5,557 kWh (2011) to 5,315 kWh
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Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Reduction of water consumption per employee (adjusted for part time working)
        from 47 liter per day (2011) to 41 liter
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Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Reduction of paper consumption per employee (adjusted for part time working)
       from 125 kg (2011) to 101 kg
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Planmässiger Fortschritt  Increase of recycling quota paper up to 100% (2011: 72%)
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Ziel erreicht  Increase of quota renewable energy up to 70% (2011: 70%)
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Were the goals achieved?

The Sarasin group regularly conducts internal reviews to determine the extent to which the goals have been achieved. The degree of attainment is divided into the following categories:

Ziel nicht erreicht  Goal not achieved
Projekt für Zielerreichung initiiert  Goal achievement project
       initiated
Planmässiger Fortschritt  Progress as planned
Projekt für Zielerreichung in der Endphase  Goal achievement project
        in end phase
Ziel erreicht  Goal achieved