ABI - Association of British Insurers

10/19/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2021 10:11

Responding to Government report on 'Net Zero Strategy: Building Back Greener’

Commenting on the publication of the Government's 'Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener' on 19 October, the ABI's Executive Sponsor for Climate Change, Ben Wilson said;

The insurance sector has a key role to play in ensuring that we build back in a more environmentally friendly way. Our recently published Climate Change Roadmap sets out ABI's role in working with its members unlock the investment needed to reach Net Zero and to help customers make sustainable choices when saving for retirement or while resolving claims. This strategy provides welcome clarity on the UK's journey to Net Zero and we are committed to working with the Government to deliver this."The strategy sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet the net zero target by 2050 - Further information can be found here.

Find out more about the ABI's Climate Roadmap here