Sustainability Report 2015
Social Commitment
As the third-largest reinsurer in the world, Hannover Re is aware of its responsibility to society. With our 50 years of experience on the reinsurance market, we consider our actions to be responsible and forward-thinking and we recognise our social obligation.
Responsibility for Hannover Re's social engagement rests with the full Executive Board, the members of which are jointly accountable for the implementation and refinement of strategic issues relating to sustainability.
Our investment in the community is regulated by our Group-wide Donations Guideline, which rules out donations to political parties and churches or other political or religious organisations as well as organisations for the protection of historical monuments and animal welfare. Compliance with this guideline is verified by the Group Auditing function.
Our social engagement extends beyond our location in Germany to our international subsidiaries, with their specific projects catering to social concerns in their own country. Content-wise, our support is concentrated on the areas of research, learning, art and music as well as on assisting our employees with their voluntary contributions to society. We are particularly dedicated to the sustainable development of the City of Hannover, where our company's Home Office is located.