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 Excerpt from the Annual Report
In a separate chapter in our Annual Report, we regularly inform readers about current measures being taken and accomplishments in the area of sustainability.
Key sustainability figures
The publication of key sustainability figures provides transparency about our performance in the various areas of sustainability and allows it to be assessed. The documents
contain Group-wide key figures on environmental aspects, employees and our interaction with external stakeholders.
Sustainability ratings for Vontobel
Vontobel was rated as 'sustainable' and was assigned the classification 'investable' in the sustainability ratings issued by INrate, the leading Swiss sustainability rating
agency. It highlighted the following strengths in particular: commitment to offering sustainable investment products, comprehensive environmental policy, commitment to climate
protection, and good corporate governance structures. In terms of environmental and social performance, Vontobel's rating exceeded the average score of all the financial
institutions analyzed globally by more than 40%.
INrate has a team of 27 analysts and has been working closely with Center Info since 2008. Both companies have 15 years of experience in the field of sustainability research. With
effect from mid-2009, they have significantly extended their services as a result of their cooperation with other regional research partners.
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