Zurich joins UNICEF Corporate Vaccine Alliance

Today, we are delighted to announce that Zurich in Ireland has taken another step forward in supporting UNICEF’s call for fair and equitable vaccines globally by becoming a Lead Member in the UNICEF Corporate Vaccine Alliance. UNICEF published an Open Letter to business leaders in The Irish Times today, for more click here. 

Through the COVAX facility, UNICEF delivers over 2 billion vaccines for children each year and is uniquely placed to tackle the pandemic by accelerating the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

Joining this initiative, builds on the generosity of Zurich employees in Ireland. In June 2021 we launched our UNICEF COVAX appeal, and combined with Z Zurich Foundation matching, approximately 100,000 doses of vaccine will be delivered to people in low and middle-income countries.

We are proud that Zurich is represented in the UNICEF Corporate Vaccine Alliance, which underlines our continued commitment to supporting communities and helping to build a more sustainable future for everyone on our planet. And we call on businesses in Ireland, of all sizes, to join us in protecting our world.

The Zurich UNICEF COVAX appeal remains open for donations until the end of the year with the Z Zurich Foundation continuing to match new donations up to CHF2.5 million. Please click here to donate or share.