FREE WEBINAR: First considerations for Net-Zero portfolios

21 September 2021

Increasingly insurers are committing to transitioning their investment portfolios to net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 consistent with a maximum temperature rise of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Indeed, insurers form the largest member group in the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, 21 out of the 46 members. But before one can come out publicly pledging to reach net-zero, the case must build internally.

The first webinar in our net-zero series will explore how best to 'sell' the idea internally, what are the pushbacks, and how to take the first few steps in that journey.

This webinar will consider:

  • What drives net-zero ambition? Is it really a choice for insurers, or the inevitable path the world is taking?
  • What are the operational and commercial implications?
  • Does the investment team set up needs to change?
  • How does one first assess the GA to then set up net-zero targets?
  • How does one decide to set up a timeline for targets and interim targets, and update on the company's Net Zero ambitions?

Speakers:

  • Chad Park, VP of sustainability, The Co-operators
  • Hayley Rees, head of investment strategy, pension insurance corporation
  • Moderator: David Walker, senior journalist, Insurance Asset Risk.

 

Register here for free