Financing the Transition: Climate Investment & Insurance Risk | ESG Decoded Podcast #194
Could the climate crisis first emerge as an insurance crisis? As climate-related risks intensify, questions are growing around the future affordability and availability of insurance for individuals, businesses, and communities. In this episode, Anna Stablum speaks with Liza Jansen, Head of Responsible Investment at Prudential, about the growing role of finance in supporting the transition to a more sustainable economy. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of directing capital toward climate solutions, particularly in emerging markets where investment need is greatest.Their conversation also examines what these risks could mean for businesses, investors, and communities in the years ahead.Thank you to our sponsor, Amazon Sustainability, for supporting this episode. Amazon is known for speed and scale. That same approach drives their sustainability efforts. Guided by data and science, and powered by invention, Amazon works backward from ambitious targets to drive measurable progress. Every package delivered, every data center powered, every product designed is an opportunity to make tomorrow better.Learn more about Amazon SustainabilityAmazon’s Water spotlight: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-waterAmazon’s Homepage: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/Episode ResourcesPrudential’s Responsible Investment: https://www.prudentialplc.com/en/sustainability-social-impact/sustainability/responsible-investment/ Prudential’s Financing the Transition framework: https://www.prudentialplc.com/content/dam/prudential-plc/newsroom/though-leadership/thought-leadership/Financing-the-transition-addendum.pdf Prudential’s definition of nature and adaptation investments: https://www.prudentialplc.com/content/dam/prudential-plc/newsroom/though-leadership/thought-leadership/just-and-inclusive-transition-whitepaper.pdf Connect with Liza Jansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizajansen/ Connect with Anna Stablum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annastablum/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. ESG Decoded Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio -Sponsored Episode Disclaimer: This episode of ESG Decoded is sponsored by Amazon. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of ESG Decoded, ClimeCo LLC, the Sponsor, or the guest’s organization. Sponsorship provides financial support only and does not give the Sponsor any right to direct, review, or approve the editorial content of this episode, including topics discussed, questions asked, or opinions expressed by the host or guest(s). Views Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the host and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of ESG Decoded, ClimeCo LLC, any Sponsor, or any organization with which a guest is affiliated. Participation by a guest or Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service, or organization. This conversation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice.
