Responsibility for environmental protection

Responsibility for environmental protection at Munich Re is divided up as follows:

The full Board of Management

  • decides on Munich Re's strategic position in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development,
  • passes the environmental guidelines,
  • names the Board Member responsible for environmental issues.

The Board Member responsible for environmental issues

  • is the person to contact at Board level regarding environmental protection and sustainable development,
  • is responsible for environmental protection goals being in line with the company's overall strategy.

The Environmental Officer

  • coordinates Munich Re's presence in the topic area of environmental protection and sustainable development with all target groups,
  • represents Munich Re on international committees and vis-à-vis the general public on all facets of environmental protection and sustainable development,
  • 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

  • set environmental goals and decide on the measures that are appropriate for their respective areas of responsibility and are responsible for their implementation,
  • are responsible for the observance of statutory and administrative environmental protection regulations and laws.

The Environmental Management Unit

  • shapes and implements Munich Re's environmental management system and develops it further,
  • 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,
  • encourages an open dialogue with the staff and external target groups on aspects of environmental protection and sustainable development,
  • coordinates and monitors the attainment of goals relating to environmental protection and sustainable development.