On the path to a more climate-ready world

Climate change is occurring at an increasingly evident pace. So, what’s the pace of climate action from eight of the world’s most advanced economies?

Our recently published 2024 Climate Ready Index indicates that the transition to a more climate-ready world is underway across the G7 and Ireland – all countries bar Canada have improved on their overall scores in 2024.

The index, now in its third year, was conceived by Aviva and Good Business to help support the UK in becoming the most climate-ready nation in the G7 and Ireland. It's designed to capture the reality that various challenges of climate change cannot be overcome separately. Critical efforts to limit emissions and protect and promote biodiversity must go hand in hand with work to adapt to the realities of a hotter planet.
 

Summary of insights from the 2024 Climate Ready Index:

1. The transition to a more climate-ready world is accelerating.
2. Nature and adaptation: the stakes are raised and countries are starting to step up.
3. Renewables are on the rise but dependency on fossil fuels remains strong.
4. Businesses are getting climate-ready, but need more information, guidance and financial support.
5. Countries need to go further and faster to deliver a fair and equitable transition to Net Zero.
6. People are taking simple everyday climate-friendly actions but need support to make bigger lifestyle changes.
    

Claudine Blamey, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aviva says: “At Aviva, we believe that recognising these changes is a crucial step towards fostering a more climate-conscious society. We’re dedicated to supporting these efforts through our Climate-Ready Index and other initiatives, helping individuals and communities to get ready for the future and make informed, sustainable choices.”

Help achieve your sustainability goals

Aviva's Sustainable Business Coach is a digital tool based on a well-recognised sustainability framework known as the Future-Fit Business Benchmark. It's designed to help you begin your own sustainability journey or assess your current progress. Engaging with the Sustainable Business Coach can enhance your understanding of your business's current status and guide you in your next steps. Find out more about the tool, how it works and what it can do for you here. 

^{Climate Ready Index Methodology}

^{Data is taken from two consumer surveys, investigating people’s attitudes to climate-conscious behaviours and climate change. Unless stated otherwise, the research was conducted by Censuswide with 2,008 nationally representative UK Consumers between 18.10.2024 - 21.10.2024. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles and are members of The British Polling Council.}