Sustainability at
Zurich Switzerland

Large companies generally have sufficient resources to deal with cyber risks. Small to medium-sized enterprises, on the other hand, may find the task overwhelming, so they just sit tight and simply hope for the best.

Zurich Resilience Solutions support companies in the challenges and risks of climate change

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.

Each year, Zurich employees have the opportunity to engage in charitable work on a day of their choice. The Z Zurich Foundation supports this with a donation.

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 recognizes the growing number of social challenges and makes a contribution worldwide, with its employees and the Z Zurich Foundation, to sustainable and inclusive societies and the prosperity of future generations.

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.

Zurich strengthens society's trust in digitalization and offers companies and private individuals protection against damage related to IT and the Internet. Zurich enables effective prevention and support through expertise and payments in the event of a loss.

Earthquakes are the natural hazard with the greatest destructive potential in Switzerland. However, there is no mandatory insurance. With Zurich, homeowners can find the right protection.

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.

Zurich promotes sustainable commuting among employees to reduce CO₂ emissions.

With sustainable menus, recyclable packaging and the reduction of food waste, Zurich is striving to make its food operations sustainable on a permanent basis.

With benevol, Zurich Switzerland supports associations and non-profit organisations with expertise, discounts and information on insurance and legal issues in general.

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.

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 hydrogen propulsion.

The head office of Zurich Insurance is at Mythenquai. The Quai Zurich Campus is a place that brings people together. It also stands for our values of modernity and sustainability.

In Switzerland, the Federal Council has been charged by parliament with setting up an independent ombudsman for children's rights. Zurich's commitment is helping to ensure that there is a temporary solution for those seeking help.

Assets in the second pillar make up the greatest wealth component for most people in Switzerland. That is why Zurich is developing offers that ensure that the greatest possible proportion of the returns from these assets is passed on to the insured.