The Allianz Net Zero Accelerator supports selected independent brokers begin their journey to net zero.

Independent brokers are invited to receive bespoke one-to-one consultancy to help calculate their carbon emissions, identify key sources of emissions and create an easy, realistic action plan to reduce them.

Follow these simple steps to get started with the Allianz Net Zero Accelerator:

1. If you're an independent broker partner, apply by filling out a quick and easy application form.

2. We'll contact you after reviewing your application and be in touch if you meet the criteria.

3. Receive an invite for your initial bespoke consultancy call.

4. Get going on your carbon reduction journey!

The application and selection for the carbon footprint tool is at Allianz’s discretion and subject to the terms and conditions.
Our handy guide helps brokers like you understand what your sustainability journey could look like.
 

Here’s what Apex Insurance Services had to say about their experience of the Allianz Net Zero Accelerator:

“As a team, we are already an environmentally conscious group of people. Apex were already quite far into our business’s journey to net zero. But we wanted help to work out how to do more and move onto the next level.

After applying for the Allianz Net Zero Accelerator, we spoke to Jo at Green & Good Consulting to understand how we could achieve even more emissions reductions.

Jo had some brilliant new ideas as to how we can get closer to net zero and how we can get involved with socially responsible projects that are a little different. She was so informative and provided the clear steps we need to take to achieve our goals!”

Matthew BartlettApex Insurance Services

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Sustainability jargon-buster

From carbon neutral to net zero to carbon offsetting. What do all these words mean? Here's an explanation of some of the most used jargon.
Sustainability

The concept of sustainability is composed of three pillars: economic, environmental and social.

Carbon footprint

A carbon footprint is the quantification of all activities that release greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. For office-based businesses such as insurance brokers this includes heating, lighting and electricity for offices, some business travel and emissions from employees working from home. By measuring your business’s carbon footprint, you can then work out what the most effective changes are that you can make to reduce it.

Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas emitted to the atmosphere where it absorbs and radiates heat. Regardless of where it’s emitted or the source, it will have an impact on the climate. 

Net zero

A business is considered “net zero” when it is able to ensure it removes as many greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere as it creates through its business operations. Greenhouse gas emissions can be removed through nature based solutions like reforestation or through technology like direct air capture. But it’s always better to avoid or reduce emissions in the first place and that’s where your pathway to net zero comes in.

Greenhouse gas protoctol

Calculations are guided by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol which helps ensure everyone measures emissions in the same way. Emissions sources are split into three ‘scopes’:

Scope 1 - Direct emissions within an organisation’s control (gas, from fuel use in company owned cars or other owned transport).

Scope 2 - Indirect emissions from purchased energy (electricity or heat).

Scope 3 - All other indirect emissions across the value chain ( such as business travel, Employees working from home and employee commuting)

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