Tackling Climate Risk to Build Economic Resilience

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With record heatwaves, drought, wildfire and other perils, how can the insurance industry protect and fuel innovation in the face of climate challenges?

Featured in this episode:

Petra Schmidt, global industry leader, Enterprise Client Group
Liz Henderson, global head of Climate Risk Advisory

• [1:50] The impact of climate risk on employees
• [2:37] Heat stress is often underrepresented in climate models
• [4:15] Key proactive considerations for employers when handling extreme heat
• [5:50] Tangible strategies for reducing carbon footprint
• [10:41] The value of expert risk transfer support

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Special Edition: Preparing Business for Changing Weather

Climate Analytics Unlock Capital to Protect People and Property

2024 Client Trends Report: Better Decisions in Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce

Tweetables:

• “Any organization that has started to experience extreme weather events and the impact they have on the ability to be resilient in the face of climate change are starting to feel the pain of ignoring the implications of climate on people.” — Liz Henderson
• “Heat is going to impact people before it impacts anything else.” — Liz Henderson
• “Having a tangible, quantifiable transition plan is part of your risk management strategy.” — Liz Henderson
• “Insurance is your ally, and oftentimes it is the key to unlocking investment into your organization.” — Liz Henderson