ABI Climate Change Summit: Past point of stepping away from climate change responsibilities says Direct Line's James
With “trillions in assets”, “billions spent” on supply chain and “millions of customers”, Direct Line CEO Penny James urges the insurance industry is past the point where anyone can step away from their responsibilities in relation to climate change.
James, pictured, was speaking at the Association of British Insurers Climate Change summit and stated that every CEO, government and individual has to do “their bit” towards fighting climate change.
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