Green Home Charter

Green insurance for a better future…

In a world that is under threat by global warming, Zurich is taking action to protect our future. To do this, we are continually making positive changes to become more environmentally friendly.  Here are some of the changes we have already made to show our commitment to the environment:

• We can replace, through our approved suppliers, washing machines, dishwashers, fridge freezers and upright freezers with Band A energy efficient appliances where the item requires replacement following a claim

• We have joined forces with the international environmental charity, Earthwatch to help reduce damage to coastal areas from tsunamis and other ocean flooding in Sri Lanka

• To save our trees and prevent paper waste, we are investing in capabilities to enable increased e-communication with our customers

• We print all our documentation on paper which comes from fully sustainable forests,  is bleached without chlorine gas and can be recycled

• We believe that every small step helps.  That’s why we encourage our employees to get involved in local community projects by giving them one day off a year fully paid to do this

• Since the mid 1990s, in the UK, we have been introducing high standards of environmental and resource management and progressively integrating them into our operations

• We were one of the founder signatories to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) ClimateWise principles in the UK in 2007

By choosing Zurich as your insurance provider, you can feel proud that you’ve taken steps to help the planet