Planet Sustainability
Working to achieve a Net-Zero, nature positive and climate resilient future.
Supporting nature today,
to make tomorrow more resilient
In many ways nature does lots of things better than we ever could. What is empowering to know is that there are things we can all do to prioritise natural solutions for our global environmental challenges. Rewilding is another powerful way to support nature, in which companies, like humans, can also take an active role in preserving our planet. In Zurich we believe by supporting nature today, we can make tomorrow more resilient. Get inspired by Zurich’s rewilding actions and discover how you can actively support nature and rewild your life with useful everyday tips.
Content created by National Geographic CreativeWorks
Zurich is working with National Geographic CreativeWorks to produce content exploring how small but mighty actions of rewilding can ladder up to massive change. Through different examples of ‘’butterfly effects’’ we can see how individuals can have a positive impact in the preservation of our planet.
The first ‘’butterfly effect’’ example starts with planting a dandelion in a garden in Germany and how this can help hold back floods in Malaysia through a chain of positive impacts. Another example is how Zurich, together with Instituto Terra, is supporting the planting of new seedlings– leading to more fauna and new jobs for local communities.
Working with Instituto Terra, a Brazil-based non-profit, Zurich is helping bring back to life a part of one of the greatest forests on earth.
To inspire and demonstrate how single acts of rewilding can have a positive impact even in our everyday lives, we chose two areas related to insurance and dear to Zurich; Wellbeing and Home. We invite you to Go Wild and explore how you can create another butterfly effect in your home or for your wellbeing.
Rewilding benefits your garden’s soil and ecosystem, and the insects, birds and animals that depend on it. Here are some tips to help nature take care of itself.
Sustainability is key to Zurich’s long-term success and our ambition is to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. As we continue our sustainability journey, we want to target three focus areas: Planet, Customers and People. We will continue to use the levers we have as a global insurer to make a positive impact in the world.
These three focus areas are intertwined. Innovative underwriting and claims solutions offer positive results for customers that can also benefit people and the planet. Through responsible investment, we can grow the positive impact of our invested assets. Strategic community investment by the *Z Zurich Foundation helps build a brighter future for the most vulnerable.
We will continue to use technology, innovation, learning, partnerships, and governance to bring this to life. Every part of Zurich has a role to play.
Check the links below to find out more about each focus area:
*The Z Zurich Foundation is a Swiss-based charitable foundation established by members of the Zurich Insurance Group. It is the main vehicle by which Zurich Insurance Group delivers on its global community investment strategy.