Zurich has set itself ambitious goals with respect to reducing CO₂ emissions and became the first insurance company worldwide to sign the UN resolution on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Sustainable Operations
Zurich is constantly optimizing its own footprint and has set itself ambitious targets with respect to reducing CO₂ emissions against the backdrop of the worsening climate crisis: By 2025, we will reduce our absolute emissions by 50 percent and by 2029 by 70 percent – both reductions relate to the level in 2019.
Sustainable Innovations
We are working continuously on the development of services that contribute to solving the ecological problems of our age. For example, by supporting our customers with products for a more sustainable lifestyle. Or by helping property owners to identify potential natural hazards for every location in Switzerland and by providing tips on how best to protect oneself against such hazards.
Sustainable Investments
Zurich manages around USD 200 billion. We want to create sustainable values through this. In addition to investment returns, we focus on three targets: the complete decarbonization of our investment portfolio by 2050, the avoidance of five million metric tons of CO₂ emissions and the support of five million people per year through impact investments.
We are working on bringing the topic of sustainability more to our customers.
Marianne Hänggi, Head of Sustainability
Projects and initiatives
Zurich supports change on Lake Lugano
Sustainable Innovations
The Lake Lugano Navigation Company aims to make its entire fleet on the lakes of Ticino 100 percent sustainable by 2035. Zurich is supporting them.
Energy is an increasingly scarce and expensive commodity. Wasted energy is not only bad for the climate, but also for your wallet – particularly when it comes to real estate. Sustainable renovation and modernization can save you both energy and money.
Solar systems and heat pumps contribute to a more sustainable energy supply. However, when the equipment is defective, it becomes expensive. With Zurich, you can protect yourself from this scenario.
Zurich is the first insurance company to offer private customers an investment strategy that focuses on low-carbon companies and businesses in the field of clean technologies, and it also offsets any CO₂ emissions that nevertheless remain.
When it comes to sustainability, there's a vast proliferation of confusing labels. The esg2go tool, which is supported by Zurich, is not only intended to set uniform standards, but also to reduce the effort for SMEs.
Eco-bonus and flat rate charging app for electric cars: Zurich Switzerland is promoting sustainable mobility with various offers. Even infrequent drivers are rewarded for behaving sustainably.
On the way to a paperless office: Zurich Switzerland is becoming increasingly sustainable. Compared with 2015, the insurance company has reduced its internal paper consumption by almost 87 percent. And since spring 2020, Zurich Switzerland has only used recycled paper internally.
With sustainable menus, recyclable packaging and the reduction of food waste, Zurich is striving to make its food operations sustainable on a permanent basis.
Zurich is supporting the switch to electric vehicles. However, Zurich is also convinced that we should not just focus on one drive technology. That is why Zurich is supporting the project by H2 Energy to promote green hydrogen propulsion.
Zurich is one of the world's largest investors. The aim is not only to generate the highest possible returns. Environmental and social criteria play a key role too. Our goal is clear: By 2050, all investments are to be 100-percent climate neutral.
Our story builds on a great history with the city of Zurich. Nowhere is this reflected better than at our headquarters at Mythenquai – the Quai Campus. It is one of the most sustainable buildings in the world and so is a symbol of our sustainability efforts.
Protects against damage to the high-voltage battery, theft of and damage to charging infrastructure at home or in your holiday apartment, and the loss and misuse of charging cards and charging apps.
