Swiss Re is offering its employees up to 5,000 Swiss Francs to reduce their carbon footprint.
The reinsurer has confirmed its commitment to climate change by establishing its own initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. Its aim is to reach a carbon neutral state by 2013.
Swiss Re is trying to encourage its employees to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in areas such as mobility, heating and electrical energy and, to this end, has promised each employee a half of the amount they invest in these measures, up to a maximum of CHF5,000 (£2,090).
Ivo Menzinger, head of sustainability and emerging risk management, commented: “Swiss Re is actively engaged in mitigating climate change and its consequences. This programme is an investment that will encourage our employees to make a personal contribution and further raise awareness of the issue.”
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