Thread by @megcevans

Sara Parrott @Suncorp #climatechange is an existential threat to the insurance industry. Suncorp will not underwite thermal coal projects from 2025. $39 billion in assets they can invest in for a better future #strandedassets #sustainablefinance #wftebrisbane

Moving from fear of #climatechange and concern over backlash or sticking your neck out, to seeing it as a strategic risk, giving staff permission to engage can create massive organisational cultural shift. Suncorp started on its journey only 2-3 yrs ago #wftebrisbane

.@NeridaBradley Corporate Australia is changing, recognising it needs to embrace change and supporting individuals to drive this change #wftebrisbane

.@AshleighEMorris makes important point about leading with values at the centre, and embracing and showing vulnerability. Hard to do as a woman that has been taught the opposite! #wftebrisbane

Vote at the ballot box but also with your dollars. Where is your #superannuation invested? #wftebrisbane

Question from the audience highlighting the often big disconnect between high level #sustainability or #climate policy of financial institutions and insurers vs what underwriters or local bank managers do in practice 🚨 #wftebrisbane #sustainablefinance