Can insurance protect the world from financial losses due to destructive climate change? Walter Stahel, head of risk management research at the Geneva Association, an insurance think tank, discusses what’s possible and what isn’t.
G8 countries are not doing enough to fight climate change. Hans-Jörg Naumer, head of Capital Markets Analysis at Allianz Global Investors, explains how market forces could help foot the bill.
Buildings are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. But while improving them comes at a high price, it also saves money. Marie-Luise Meinhold of Allianz Germany talks about the potential for better energy efficiency and why an energy ID helps.
Allianz SE, a global financial services provider, plans to reduce its emissions by 20-percent by 2012. Astrid Zwick, who heads the company’s Environmental Management System, explains how.
Access to sanitation is a precondition for development. Water expert Jürg Gerber explains why sanitation is nevertheless not high on the agenda.
Allianz has formed a unique partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Allianz board member Joachim Faber explains the arrangement.
Wind park construction in Brazil is gaining force as the demand for electric power increases. Allianz subsidiary, AGF Brasil Seguros has the windwards position when it comes to insuring the construction and operations of Brazilian wind parks.
Over the last year, the Allianz Sustainability Team has focused on business opportunities emerging from sustainability trends. Good PR? No, just good business.
Responsibility for global warming is hard to pinpoint. After California sued the automobile industry for car emissions the fundamental question remained: Who should pay for the impacts of global warming?
Asset managers invest billions for their clients - minimizing risks is one of their top priorities. Andreas Utermann, chief investment officer at the Allianz investment corporation RCM, talks about the risks and opportunities that climate change presents to his business.
