Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 254 (25th July 2025)
AI is rapidly transforming the world, but this progress could potentially be at a cost. While AI offers remarkable opportunities, the full environmental impact of the rapid rollout of data centres to meet this demand is unknown. Could AI help us tackle the climate emergency or exacerbate the issue?
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Friday Reading Edition 254 (25th July 2025)
The growth of data centres and their resultant demands being met by fossil fuel generation in the short to medium term has negatively affected the sustainability goals of leading technology firms.
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Friday Reading Edition 252 (11th July 2025)
In this article from WTW’s Mining Risk Review, we consider the critical role of copper in the energy transition.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Extreme weather and a changing climate are impacting many of the risks businesses face today. To address future exposures, organisations will need advanced climate and natural catastrophe models and expertise that can assess chronic and acute risks.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
The use of green energy is crucial in the fight against climate change. But the risks associated with the use of renewables are often overlooked and this poses serious problems for insurers.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Companies worldwide are preparing for the advent of mandatory reporting on sustainability, according to the 2024 edition of KPMG’s Survey of Sustainability Reporting.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Decarbonising the steel industry through hydrogen and sustainable practices.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Building resilience to climate change is set to become an even more critical focus, spanning health, infrastructure, and the value of water. Geopolitical risks and an increasing pushback against regulation pose significant challenges to further progress in tackling climate change and protecting the environment.
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California Wildfires Text
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Updates and analysis of the Los Angeles wildfires’ impact on people, property, and personal and commercial insurance.
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Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Wildfires are natural disasters that have become more frequent and severe, posing increased wildfire risk to communities and ecosystems worldwide. In recent years, areas like California have experienced significant economic and insured losses due to these events, including the 2025 LA wildfires.
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