COP26

The focus of this year’s gathering at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) held in Glasgow, Scotland, on October 31-November 12, was to strengthen countries’ emissions reduction goals to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) monitored the proceedings to understand how country commitments will influence international climate investment and spur the low-carbon transition worldwide.

The focus of this year’s gathering at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) held in Glasgow, Scotland, on October 31-November 12, was to strengthen countries’ emissions reduction goals to limit global temperature rise to 2°C and ideally closer to 1.5°C.

As the world’s eyes turn to Glasgow where COP26 is upon us, insurers are evermore expected to lead on climate and sustainability.