Zurich: Zurich Resilience Solutions (‘ZRS’), the commercial risk advisory and services unit of Zurich Insurance Group, and GoImpact Capital Partners (‘GoImpact’) have announced a strategic alliance aiming to empower businesses in the Asia Pacific region to tackle the escalating challenges posed by climate change. This partnership merges ZRS’ advanced capabilities in physical climate risk analysis and proprietary data with GoImpact’s expertise in sustainability education, creating a comprehensive solution for businesses to identify, assess, and respond to climate risks.
According to Cameroon News Agency, the collaboration offers a ready-to-go suite of solutions addressing the urgent need for actionable climate adaptation strategies. Businesses stand to benefit from data-driven climate risk assessments using ZRS’ proprietary tools to evaluate exposure to physical climate risks like extreme weather and supply chain disruptions. Additionally, the partnership provides climate resilience guidance and training, sup
porting organizations in fortifying their assets, operations, and personnel against climate challenges.
The alliance also focuses on ESG knowledge upskilling through GoImpact’s structured sustainability learning programs, ensuring companies remain informed about market trends and regulatory requirements. Furthermore, it offers regulatory reporting support to assist businesses in meeting disclosure and reporting obligations related to physical climate risks. By integrating ZRS’ technical expertise with GoImpact’s practical learning resources, the alliance delivers a robust toolkit for businesses to enhance resilience and capitalize on opportunities in the sustainability landscape.
Initially, the strategic alliance is targeting businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, with a focus on addressing key climate risks such as extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, and operational vulnerabilities. Leveraging ZRS’ deep knowledge in climate resilience and GoImpact’s regional presence in sustainabil
ity advocacy, the alliance aims to empower companies to implement effective climate adaptation solutions. Dr. Amar Rahman, Global Head Climate and Sustainability Solutions at Zurich Resilience Solutions, emphasized the importance of education in fostering climate resilience, highlighting the need to understand challenges and the impact of inaction on business operations.
Organizations with better knowledge of the latest ESG trends can position themselves advantageously to take advantage of market conditions and build a sustainable future, increasing the resilience of the communities in which they operate. Helene Li, CEO and Co-Founder of GoImpact, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting that their combined strengths offer a holistic toolkit for risk assessment, learning, and advocacy, bridging a significant market gap for both large corporations and small-medium enterprises.
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