Allianz SE is a German multinational financial services company and one of the world’s largest insurers and asset managers, headquartered in Munich and founded in 1890. Its sustainability approach focuses on responsible investment and underwriting, climate strategy, and inclusive insurance.

Aviva plc is a UK-based multinational insurance, wealth and retirement company and one of the United Kingdom’s largest insurers. It provides savings, retirement, and general and life insurance products to millions of customers, primarily in the UK, Ireland and Canada. Aviva has set ambitious net-zero targets and integrates sustainability across its underwriting and investment activities.

Swiss Re is a Zurich-based leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. It helps primary insurers and corporate clients manage risks ranging from natural catastrophes to climate change and longevity. Swiss Re is a long-standing pioneer in sustainability and climate-risk research within the insurance industry.

Zurich Insurance Group is a Switzerland-based global insurer serving customers in more than 200 countries and territories. It offers property and casualty, life, and commercial insurance for individuals, small businesses and large multinational corporations. Zurich is widely recognised for its sustainability leadership and its commitment to becoming a net-zero business by 2050.

AXA is a France-based multinational insurance and asset-management group and one of the world’s largest insurers by revenue. It provides property and casualty, life and health insurance, and asset management to retail and corporate clients across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. AXA has published a dedicated climate report annually since 2015, leading on climate-related financial disclosure.

Allianz SE is one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management companies, headquartered in Munich, Germany, serving retail and corporate customers in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1890, Allianz integrates sustainability across its underwriting, investments, and operations. Its 2024 reporting marks the company’s first CSRD-compliant sustainability statement, covering climate, responsible investment, and social commitments.

ING Groep N.V. is a leading Dutch multinational banking and financial-services corporation, offering retail and wholesale banking to customers in Europe and around the world. Headquartered in Amsterdam, it is known for its digital-first approach and its purpose of empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business, with sustainability as a strategic pillar.

Banco Santander, S.A. is a large Spanish multinational commercial bank and financial-services group, one of the biggest in the eurozone. Headquartered in Santander and Madrid, it serves retail and corporate customers across Europe, North America and South America, with commitments on green finance and financial inclusion.

HSBC Holdings plc is one of the world’s largest banking and financial-services organisations, serving customers through wealth and personal banking, commercial banking and global banking and markets. Headquartered in London, it operates across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America and Latin America, with a commitment to support the transition to a net-zero global economy.

Munich Re (Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft) is one of the world’s largest reinsurers, also active in primary insurance through ERGO and in asset management through MEAG, headquartered in Munich and founded in 1880. Its sustainability focus includes net-zero underwriting and investment ambitions and climate-risk expertise.

Deutsche Bank AG is Germany’s largest bank and a global investment bank and financial services provider, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and founded in 1870. Its sustainability focus includes scaling sustainable finance volumes, net-zero-aligned lending and investment portfolios, and ESG risk management.

Feri AG, based in Germany, is an investment company known for its expertise in asset management, investment consulting, and research services. They cater to institutional investors, family offices, and private clients, offering comprehensive solutions for wealth management and investment strategies. Feri AG emphasizes a holistic approach that includes sustainable investing and responsible asset management, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment decisions to promote long-term sustainability and financial performance for their clients.

At McKinsey, our commitment to accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth informs and guides our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda.

Atruvia AG, formerly known as Fiducia & GAD IT AG, is a leading IT service provider specializing in digital solutions primarily for the banking and finance sector in Germany. The company is known for offering a wide range of IT services, including consulting, software development, and IT infrastructure management, with a strong focus on serving cooperative banks, private banks, and other financial institutions.

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The Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany plays a central role in managing the nation’s finances, including tax policy, federal budgeting, and fiscal policy. It is responsible for overseeing federal expenditures, crafting economic policy, and ensuring the stability and growth of the German economy. The ministry also plays a key role in European and international financial matters, representing Germany in financial organizations and negotiations.