“It’s more than just a purpose, it’s about putting it into actions that make a difference.”
Eric Hui
CEO, Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong)
Zurich Insurance Group aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. We target to achieve net-zero emissions in operations by 2030.
We have long been committed in putting our sustainability vision into practice, supporting healthy living and driving positive changes that matter. As one of the key players in the industry, we have the responsibility to take lead and shape a brighter future – together with our partners, customers, people and community. We continue to push our boundary further in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, to make scalable and lasting impact.
Our sustainability focus areas
Planet
Planet
Climate and nature are inextricably intertwined. Our approach is to address both together, recognizing that there can be no net-zero without nature.
Customers
Customers
We work together with our customers to help advance the transition to a more sustainable future.
People
People
It relates to the way we treat our employees; our interactions with customers; and our support of the most vulnerable members of society.
Global standards employed and ratings acquired by Zurich Insurance Group
MSCI ESG Rating: AAA1
Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)
Committed to Principles for Responsible Investment
1st insurer to pledge Paris Agreement
RE100 – Consuming 100% renewable electricity
Zurich Hong Kong’s achievements
Insurance Industry Climate Charter signatory
Excellence in ESG and Sustainability Award
Award for Excellence in Sustainability
80% reduction in carbon emission2
38% paper reduction2
1 MSCI ESG Rating Report May 2022
2 As of 2023, as compared to 2019.
Sustainability in action
Latest activities
Promoting diversity and inclusion at workplace
To build an inclusive environment and foster a level-playing field that empowers individuals to unlock their leadership potential in the workplace, Zurich’s Female Leadership Advocate Group (FLAG) invited Professor Sophia Chan, GBS, JP, as our esteemed guest speaker to share numerous insights and experiences on her journey from a clinical nurse to academia, eventually becoming the Secretary for Food and Health Bureau.
Zurich Hong Kong volunteers contributed over 15,000 meal boxes to Food Angel
To celebrate the 150th birthday of Zurich Insurance Group, Zurich volunteer team participated in two sessions of Food Angel and prepared over 15,000 meal boxes which were distributed to the underprivileged, showing our care for the community during October and November 2022.
Raise our staff’s awareness of sustainability and climate change
In order to raise awareness of sustainability and climate change, Zurich had organized activities, such as two beach cleaning sessions, upcycling workshops and paperless sharing session, for staff and family in September 2022.
