Responsibility for environmental protection
Responsibility for environmental protection at Munich Re is divided up as follows:
The full Board of Management
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decides on Munich Re's strategic position in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development,
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passes the environmental guidelines,
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names the Board Member responsible for environmental issues.
The Board Member responsible for environmental issues
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is the person to contact at Board level regarding environmental protection and sustainable development,
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is responsible for environmental protection goals being in line with the company's overall strategy.
The Environmental Officer
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coordinates Munich Re's presence in the topic area of environmental protection and sustainable development with all target groups,
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represents Munich Re on international committees and vis-à-vis the general public on all facets of environmental protection and sustainable development,
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reports to the Board of Management regularly on our environmental protection performance and the application and effectiveness of the environmental management system.
The divisional units and central divisions
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set environmental goals and decide on the measures that are appropriate for their respective areas of responsibility and are responsible for their implementation,
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are responsible for the observance of statutory and administrative environmental protection regulations and laws.
The Environmental Management Unit
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shapes and implements Munich Re's environmental management system and develops it further,
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supports the Board of Management and the divisional units and central divisions with a view to attaining the goals relating to environmental protection and sustainable development,
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encourages an open dialogue with the staff and external target groups on aspects of environmental protection and sustainable development,
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coordinates and monitors the attainment of goals relating to environmental protection and sustainable development.