Zurich Malaysia pushing companies to step up on climate action
The Swiss insurer has committed to making its investment portfolio net-zero by 2050 and its Malaysian unit is already taking steps in that direction.
The Malaysian unit of Zurich Insurance is actively engaging with portfolio companies on climate risks and disclosures as the group marches towards a net-zero investment portfolio by 2050.
“It is important for us to understand if the investee companies acknowledge climate change as a significant issue and if they view it as a relevant risk and/or opportunity for their business,” Junior Cho, country CEO and head of Zurich Malaysia, told AsianInvestor.
“We also look for the presenc…
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