Fidelidade Launches Impact Centre for Climate Change
Committed to accelerating progress towards a sustainable and resilient future
Lisbon, 7th October 2024 - Today, Fidelidade launched the ICCC - Impact Centre for Climate Change, a Knowledge Centre dedicated to the in-depth study of climate change, which aims to mitigate risks and propose effective adaptations to protect the planet, people and resources.
Combining Fidelidade's internal skills and resources with scientific research and partnerships with external entities, including universities, research centres, public entities, reinsurers and international consortia, the ICCC aims to develop rigorous scientific knowledge related to climate change and its impact on society, particularly the insurance sector.
With the ICCC, Fidelidade reinforces its commitment to tackling the emerging challenges of climate change, contributing to a fairer and more resilient society. The consequences of these phenomena, which include floods, storms, forest fires, droughts and desertification, require a proactive approach that not only promotes balanced management, but also allows for the mitigation of negative impacts.
The ICCC's programme of action is in line with national and international best practices. Its objectives are to enrich society and Fidelidade's knowledge ecosystem on climate change and the risks related to it, contribute to minimising greenhouse gas emissions, develop actions to reduce vulnerability, and promote strategic collaborative partnerships with external entities in these matters.
In addition, the programme aims to contribute appropriate responses to society's climate change challenges, position Fidelidade as a relevant player in climate-related issues and raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about the risks, their materiality, and the consequences of climate change.
The ICCC has a multidisciplinary team and an Advisory Board, made up of experts of national and international reference, who ensure the strategic orientation and quality of the knowledge produced. Priority research areas include fires, housing vulnerabilities and floods, addressing the specific risks of climate change in Portugal.
According to Rui Esteves, Co-coordinator of the ICCC and Director of Non-Life Statistics and Technical Studies at Fidelidade, "With the creation of the ICCC, Fidelidade continues its commitment to protecting the environment and contributing to the adaptation and mitigation of climate change, ensuring informed management of climate risks."
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