CEO Viewpoints Episode 3: Boldly stepping forward on the path to net zero (part 1 of 2)

In this first of a two part episode, host Elliott Cappell, a Partner and the National Climate Change Leader at PwC Canada, sits down with Jason Storah, CEO at Aviva Canada. Together, Elliott and Jason continue the conversation surrounding ESG initiatives, diving into strategies to get to net zero and why leaders need to take bold action today.

Show Notes: 

00:00- Elliott’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Jason Storah01:19- Jason discusses his experience as CEO of Aviva Canada03:33- Jason explains the impacts of climate change on the insurance industry06:18- Jason discusses Aviva’s ambitious climate change goals09:53- Jason explains why he chose to prioritize ESG as a leader12:18- Jason shares key strategies for engaging people within your industry to learn about climate change17:29- Jason discusses the importance of continuing the dialog surrounding climate change in the insurance space18:51- Jason explains how the industry can build back better post-pandemic23:01- Jason shares his perspective on Canada’s role in the fight against climate change24:24- Elliott’s closing thoughts and conclusions