CPD WEBINAR- WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?- AN ESG TOPIC

Wednesday, 19 July 2023
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (UK time)
    • Kerris Earle, Zing 365 Training

Climate Change is a term we are all familiar with and with the growth in ESG it is becoming synonymous with modern business practices.

But what actually is Climate Change?

And why is it relevant to businesses?

In this session we will define Climate Change in simple to understand terms - breaking down the key terms and phrases which are often used interchangeably.

We will explore its impacts on the insurance industry and how stakeholder expectations around the environment are changing the business landscape.

WHAT WE WILL COVER

  • An overview of ESG and the Environmental Factors
  • What is Climate Change?
  • The meaning of key terms like Net-zero, carbon neutral and low emissions
  • Why is climate change relevant to business?
  • What role does insurance have to play in climate change?
  • How climate change is impacting insurance – the challenges and opportunities
  • Regulations, requirements and expectations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Be able to define climate change in simple terms

Understand its relevance to modern business

Be aware of the role the insurance industry has to play in combating Climate Change

Be aware of how Climate Change is impacting the industry

HOUSEKEEPING

This is a Zoom session. The link will be sent after booking and before the webinar. Any Q's to simon.mcgill@ecclesiastical.com

CII Accredited

This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.

1 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.

It is recommended that you keep any evidence of the CPD activity you have completed and upload copies to the recording tool as the CII may ask to see this if your record is selected for review. Details of the scheme can be viewed online at www.cii.co.uk/cpd.