In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Nicki Hutley, a climate councillor and chief economist, about a comprehensive climate risk report by the Climate Council.

The discussion centres on the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to climate risks, emphasising the need for prompt and effective climate action.

They discuss the current and future scenarios of climate risks affecting property insurance, the role of sustainability in corporate decision-making, and the importance of financial and community engagement in addressing these challenges.

Link to report: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/escalating-climate-risks-for-aussies-homes/

00:41 Climate risk and the cost-of-living crisis

01:03 Impact of climate policy reversals

02:18 Climate Council's latest research

02:38 Insurance affordability and property risk

05:46 Economic implications

07:08 Corporate responsibility and climate action

11:48 Key findings

13:11 Conclusion and final thoughts

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy