Global Risk Series: September 2021
09/08/2021
Here, we take a look at the latest industry knowledge, stories and risk insights produced by Zurich globally in September, with a focus this month on climate change.
1. Closing the gap on climate action
Zurich’s new report, ‘Closing the gap on climate action’, explores the actions that both business leaders and policymakers should be taking to help achieve a net-zero economy.
Click here to read more and to download the report
2. The pathway to net-zero
Where are we on the path to a net-zero future, and how can the insurance industry help? We hear from Zurich’s CEO, EMEA, Alison Martin.
3. Turning climate rhetoric into climate action
Five years out from the Paris Agreement, and with COP 26 weighing heavily on 2021, how can businesses and nations alike mobilize meaningful change to ensure their net-zero targets turn from a fantasy into a reality?
Sustainability podcaster Fergal Byrne is joined by Zurich’s Charlotta Groth and John Scott to look at the state of net-zero in 2021. You can listen to the podcast here.
4. How carbon capture can help heavy industries on the road to net-zero
For some heavy industries, reducing or eliminating CO2 emissions is not yet possible. Thankfully, the latest carbon capture technologies are enabling CO2 to be stored underground, while simultaneously boosting production of an exciting green energy source – ‘blue’ hydrogen.
5. Five ways companies can inspire their staff to act on climate change
Companies everywhere have a vital role in meeting the challenges of climate change. Here are five ways your business can inspire employees to make a meaningful difference
