Pace of general insurers’ race to net zero revealed

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As the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as Cop 29, begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, Insurance Post’s Emma Ann Hughes analyses the pace of providers racing to become net zero heroes.

When it comes to reducing emissions, Zurich UK and QBE have set a net zero target of 2030, while Admiral, Aviva and Ecclesiastical are aiming for 2040, and Ageas Group, Allianz, Hiscox, RSA and NFU

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