Sustainability Thinking about the future is part of our culture

With the Paris Climate Agreement, 196 countries have committed themselves to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. We support this goal and, in 2020, stopped investing in companies that mine thermal coal and produce electricity from thermal coal. By 2030, we will reduce net emissions in our operations and in our own investments and will encourage our clients to manage their assets more sustainably.

Net Zero

As a financial institution, we can influence the economy to become more sustainable through our investments - for example, by withdrawing from the financing of socially and ecologically harmful activities of companies and organisations or by entering into an active dialogue and exchange with them. Avoiding such investments increases the financing costs of companies and organisations.

As a sustainable wealth manager, we generally avoid investments that have significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. We also have strict exclusion criteria for thermal coal and controversial weapons.

As a responsible wealth manager, we are committed to helping create a prosperous and thriving society by supporting a range of initiatives creating social and cultural added value.

Giving back is a key part of our philosophy and we place great emphasis on charity work. We also offer our employees the opportunity to volunteer for social causes, from helping the less privileged or the environment, to skills-based volunteering, where employees share their experience and expertise.

Through the LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation, established in 2007 on the initiative of the Princely House, we aim to improve the quality of life of people in sub-Saharan Africa and India.

For LGT as an employer, the promotion of an attractive and integrating working environment is a top priority. Long-term success based on responsible action is only possible with motivated and satisfied employees. We foster a corporate culture in which everyone feels respected and has the opportunity to develop. 

The continuous development of our employees is also an important success factor. Our diverse internal training measures and external courses cover both personal and professional development.

As a business, we are committed to making positive change in our industry and are proud signatories of HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter. We also publish our gender and ethnicity pay gap reports annually and, through our initiatives, are committed to attracting a truly representative workforce.