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Sustainability

Sustainability at Zurich
in the Middle East

At Zurich, we believe we can have a positive impact in our role as insurer, investor, employer and member of society. We’re taking measured actions to address climate change and to be a leader in sustainable development in the region and beyond. We have the knowledge, skills, capabilities and passion to make a difference.

What matters most

Sustainability is part of our company DNA. We’ve integrated three transformational themes in our sustainability strategy that we believe are all very important for our future.

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Changing climate

We’re transforming our business to lower our carbon footprint by minimising waste, reducing energy consumption and creating a sustainable mindset among our employees and the wider community.

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Confidence in a digital society

We’ve invested in digitalisation of our services to enhance customer experience and build trust through our transparency and data protection commitment.

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Work sustainability

We nurture our employees to have the right attitude and skills to be ready for the future of work. We empower our people to create a brighter future for our customers.

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"We want to be known as one of the most
responsible and impactful businesses
in the world."


Mario Greco

Group Chief Executive Officer

It's time to act for people and planet

Here’s how we’re delivering on our commitments in the Middle East.

1857

trees planted across the UAE, Philippines, Ecuador and Kenya.

75%

reduction in paper consumption

5.46 tonnes

of paper recycled

Zero

printing of marketing materials, brochures or forms

Zurich International Life Limited - Middle East data 2019 to 31 December 2021.

Reducing our carbon footprint

We’re accelerating actions towards sustainable operations and investing in innovation to provide our distributors and customers a simple and secure digital journey.

Zurich Pro

Zurich Pro

We’ve developed a state-of-the-art digital advice tool, and a quote and policy application platform for our Zurich advisers and distributors. The entire process of financial advice to policy issuance is seamless and requires no paperwork, giving our customers an effortless digital journey.

Online services

Online Services

We’ve significantly enhanced our online customer and adviser access so that you can securely manage your policy 24/7 with ease. You can review your policy, manage investments, update your address, beneficiaries, payment details and more. Login or Register for your instant access.

Digital communincations

Digital communications

We send you your policy documents and notifications via email or SMS, eliminating the need for paper and emissions caused by movement of paper by post or courier. This means you promptly receive all important information and have a digital record of your policy.

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We can achieve more together

Join us in our sustainability journey and help us amplify the positive impact to create a brighter future together.

As our customers, we encourage you to register for your secure Zurich online account to review and manage your policy and use the online services to make updates or changes.

As our distributor, use Zurich Pro to onboard new customers or to provide enhancements to existing customers.

We’re focused on impact

What can go right when we join forces with everyday heroes?

We’re honored to partner with our sustainability hero, Ms Habiba Al Marashi, an Emirati environmentalist and sustainability activist and the co-founder and chairperson of the Emirates Environmental Group, who are celebrating three decades of tangible sustainability results in the region

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Zurich sustainability report 2021

This report describes progress the Zurich Group has made
towards our sustainability goals around the world.

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