Planet
Planet sustainability
As a global insurer, we touch more areas of life and business than most organisations, and can play a unique and profound role in shaping a brighter future for our planet.
Climate transition plan: our transition for a more sustainable future
The world is transforming at an unprecedented pace. At Zurich we believe we can have a positive impact in our role as insurer, investor, employer and in society. We have the knowledge, capabilities and spirit to make a difference.
We balance present and future needs of our business with the aim to create long-term sustainable value. We help weave a safety net for individuals, corporate customers and society. This change begins with us: doing the right thing by our planet, our customers and our employees.
Our first Climate Transition Plan details our targets and actions in the UK and how we continue to work with the wider Zurich Group to have the greatest impact in our journey to net zero. The need for action is increasingly urgent and we’re building on our existing achievements by focusing our sustainability priorities where we can make a difference.
Global Climate Commitment
We recognise that climate change is a global challenge, which is why the Zurich Insurance Group is committed to reach net-zero by 2050.
Trees for the future
Zurich UK has partnered with Trees for the Future. With our partnership, we are proud to be helping to fund Trees for the Future’s planting and restoration projects in Africa.
Protecting Britain’s seabeds
Zurich are working with the Marine Conservation Society to help protect seagrass meadow around the UK.
ClimateWise
Zurich UK is proud to be a member of ClimateWise, a global insurance initiative that supports collaborative research on climate risk. Representing a growing global network of leading insurance industry organisations, ClimateWise helps to align its members’ expertise to directly support society as it responds to the risks and opportunities of climate change.
ClimateWise is facilitated by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Being a member of ClimateWise means Zurich is committed to seven core principles.
- Being accountable
- Incorporating climate-related issues into our strategies and investments
- Leading in the identification, understanding and management of climate risk
- Reducing the environmental impact of our business
- Informing public policy-making
- Supporting climate awareness among our customers
- Enhancing our reporting
Find out more about the research which underpins ClimateWise’s work and download the ClimateWise Principles Independent Review for 2023.
A voyage of discovery with Seanna the seahorse and her friends
Zurich has joined forces with Ade Adepitan, presenter, Paralympic medallist and climate champion, to create a book which helps children understand seagrass in a simple and engaging way.