Resilience and Sustainability Forum

DATE OF NEXT SESSION: Tuesday 11 February 2025 (2pm-4pm GMT)

Since March 2023, ICMIF has been hosting a series of regular virtual discussions for sustainability leaders at member companies on the topics of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns.

These sessions include case study presentations from ICMIF members around the world who share details of their sustainability/ESG journey and best-practice in terms of embedding sustainability into their business strategies to create value across their organisations.

Case studies are shared from member companies which are at the beginning of their sustainability/ESG strategy formation and also from ones that are already well-established leaders in this field. The aim is that these case studies will provide inspiration for other members to then define actions that they can follow to start or advance their journey.

The sessions provide a great opportunity for leaders to share and learn from the diverse competencies and experiences of other ICMIF members through discussions around the common strategic topics of sustainability and ESG.

The next session in this sustainability landscape series will take place on Tuesday 11 February 2025 (2pm-4pm GMT / UK time).

Each session will last up to two hours and will be hosted on a virtual platform (details to be confirmed in due course).

Topics discussed in 2024 included:

• Net-zero emissions commitment: Insurers must firmly commit to achieving net-zero emissions in their investments, underwriting, operations, and engagement. A clear roadmap for transitioning from 2023 to 2050 is vital for success.
• Measurable resilience strategies: Break down resilience strategies into measurable components aligned with global benchmarks like the ICMIF/UNDRR Resiliency Benchmark and the ICMIF-calibrated Insurance SDG Calculator, integrating key frameworks from 2015.
• Sustainability in underwriting: Embedding sustainability metrics into underwriting processes is crucial for global economic improvement and advancement.
• Sustainable investments: To align investments with sustainability goals, leverage opportunities in resilient infrastructure markets, green bonds, and significant climate initiatives valued in trillions.
• Standardised sustainability reporting: Embrace standardised reporting practices using benchmarks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Harmonise reporting methods through International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and adhere to regulatory initiatives like European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for comprehensive and unified industry reporting.

Dates for 2025 are:

• 11 February
• 10 April
• 17 June
• 23 September
• 25 November

For more information on the format of these virtual sessions, or for more information on how your organisation can join these upcoming virtual roundtables, please contact Liam Carter.