The physical impact of climate change continues to be felt across the world, with climate events increasing in frequency and severity. All industries must adapt to what physical and transition risks mean for their business models, operational practices and more. The construction industry and the insurance market each have to evolve in the face of pressures, both in terms of the internal impact they experience and what it means for interactions with each other.
In the following videos, experts from Guy Carpenter share their thoughts on these changes. In the first video Jessica Turner, Managing Director, answers the following important questions:
- What is the current state of the science of climate change? (0:05)
- What are the challenges ahead for the construction industry? (1:34)
- What role can the insurance industry play in transition? (3:34)
- How advanced is the Net Zero Insurance Alliance? (4:48)
- How are the topics of ESG and Climate related? (5:58)
