Aviva's chief executive officer, Allan Griffiths today announced a new plan to incentivise employees to be more environmentally sustainable at home by matching government water efficiency and renewable energy rebates.
Aviva's chief executive officer, Allan Griffiths today announced a new plan to incentivise employees to be more environmentally sustainable at home by matching government water efficiency and renewable energy rebates*.
Aviva is driving the green message home by providing employees the opportunity to receive their state or federal government rebate when purchasing a water efficiency or energy saving product while also receiving an additional rebate from Aviva of up to A$300.
Mr Griffiths said that the rebate is a great way for employees to be environmentally conscious at work and at home.
"Aviva was the first insurer to carbon neutralise its operations on a worldwide basis. We are continually challenging ourselves to improve our impact on the community and environment.
"Now we are driving this initiative further and providing staff with the opportunity to purchase green products like water tanks so they too can implement environmentally friendly strategies both at home and at work."
Barry Holmes, an Analyst Programmer with Aviva has already taken advantage of the unique offer by installing a grey water system for his Eltham home. He applied through the scheme to complement the rebate received from Yarra Valley Water for grey water system which recycles waste water from laundries and bathrooms for use on the garden.
Under the Victorian State Government's water conservation rebate, Mr Holmes received a A$500 rebate plus an additional A$300 rebate from Aviva.
"My decision to install a grey water system was driven by current environmental conditions and the fact that I could receive a combined rebate A$800. I think it is great that Aviva is looking beyond the impact we have as a business and is also rewarding its employees who are trying to make a difference at home," said Mr Holmes.
For more information about Aviva's socially responsible initiatives please read the latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2007 which is now available at avivagroup.com.au.
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* Aviva will match a state or federal government rebate up to the value of A$300.
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Ariana Alvarenga
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About Aviva
We are the Australian face of the global Aviva group - a world leader in financial services.
Aviva is the world's fifth-largest insurance group and the largest insurance services provider in the United Kingdom. We are the leading provider of life and pension products in Europe and are actively growing our long-term savings businesses in Asian markets, the USA and Australia.
We have premium income and investment sales of A$103.35 billion and A$764.66 billion of assets under management. Our 59,000 employees serve over 40 million customers.
Aviva has over 150 years of continuous operation in Australia, where our main activities are life insurance, investments and superannuation.
Aviva's consistent record of innovation in the financial planning market dates back to the early 1990s when its Navigator technology and platform first allowed a range of investments to be consolidated into one portfolio. Today, Aviva continues to lead the industry with award-winning wealth creation and wealth protection products.
Together with Portfolio Partners, a funds management company which is also part of the Aviva group, we manage or administer more than A$27 billion in funds for more than 300,000 customers.
* Figures quoted are at 31 December 2007 and in Australian dollars.
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