Global Perspectives on Responsible Investment
As the impact of the pandemic becomes clearer, and the strain on the environment and society more visible, the influence of responsible investing continues to grow. The COP26 conference, which brought together global leaders, policy makers and investors, is a testament to this shift in attitudes and momentum.
In this third installment of Aon’s Global Perspectives on Responsible Investment we continue to explore evolving attitudes, behaviours and investment choices of institutional investors globally.
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Climate Change Insights: In conversation with Mark Carney
Aon’s Jennifer O’Neill and Mark Carney, Brookfield’s Vice Chair and Head of Transition Investing and the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, discuss the outcomes of COP26 and consider the role for institutional investors.
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1. The physical and societal impacts of climate change
2. Reflections on COP26
3. Values leading value: building momentum towards progress
4. Influencing and driving behavioural shifts to address climate change
5. Moving towards action
6. Next steps for investors
The Divestment Dilemma
How can investors support the transition to a low-carbon economy? Is divestment the most effective way – or, could engagement with companies and fund managers better deliver the changes needed for the transition? Aon’s Mark Jeavons and Jennifer O’Neill consider the dilemma.
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COP26: Key agreements and investment implications
An analysis of the outcomes of COP26 and considerations for institutional investors in the future.
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Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight: Annual Report
As climate change further influences the behavior of weather events, more people move into known hazard risk areas, and global wealth further accelerates, the humanitarian and financial impact from natural disasters is expected to grow. This will require new climate resilience and mitigation strategies to navigate new forms of volatility, rethink access to capital, and reduce the protection gap as risks are amplified in an increasingly interconnected world.
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COP26: Aon’s Playlist and Insights
Learn more about Aon’s role at COP26 and ways in which we are supporting clients to address climate change
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