GIAJ published its “Position Statement on Climate Change”
- Taking action to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 -
July 15, 2021
GIAJ adopted its “Position Statement on Climate Change” at the board meeting held today.
Global efforts are under way to address and tackle climate change, a serious risk that threatens national economies as well as people's way of life. In line with such efforts, Japan has committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and has launched various public and private mitigation and adaptation initiatives.
The general insurance industry will continue to play its part by providing insurance coverage and related services and promoting green investments. We remain committed to contributing to efforts on making a smooth transition to a sustainable society.
GIAJ’s Position Statement on Climate Change
The General Insurance Association of Japan (‘GIAJ’), recognizing that climate change poses both a risk and an opportunity (to initiate change and growth), supports Japan’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To achieve this goal, GIAJ will undertake and promote the following actions in a collaborative manner with national and international initiatives.
・ GIAJ member companies will take action on climate change mitigation and adaptation and play its part to support a smooth transition to a sustainable society. Actions include, but are not limited to, providing insurance coverage and related services, working together with GIAJ on supporting local efforts on disaster resilience building, promoting ESG based investments, and engaging customers through dialogue etc.
・ GIAJ and its member companies, as part of its ongoing efforts on moving toward a carbon neutral society, will continue to reduce its own carbon footprint.