Industry Insight – Climate Change

Zurich, October 3, 2008 – Zurich Financial Services Group’s (Zurich) latest issue of Industry Insight, its online consumer magazine, focuses on climate change. Climate change is high on Zurich’s agenda. In January 2008, Zurich launched a global initiative focused on understanding the risks associated with climate change and the development of products and services that allow customers to cope with these risks.

This issue of Industry Insight looks at various aspects of climate change. Articles include a feature describing how insurers can use earth observation data to better prepare for and respond to climate events, and for many other applications that would have both private and public benefits. There is also a quick guide on how to make businesses carbon neutral, insights into green buildings and a review of ways to make driving more environmentally friendly.

The magazine is available under the following link:
www.zurich.com/main/insight/perspective/industryinsight

Direct links to articles:

So you're thinking about cutting carbon
A quick guide to making your business carbon neutral.

Green building goes through the roof
Eco-friendly structures are setting a new pace – and safety can keep them on the right path

Seeing the risks from above
How earth observation data can improve our response to climate-related catastrophes

Taking carbon out of the car
A survey of the methods and innovations now available to make driving eco-friendly

For further information on Zurich’s climate initiative please click on the following link:
www.zurich.com/main/insight/globalinitiatives/globalclimatechangeinitiative