EBnet's Heatwave Horizons: Actuarial Alerts from ASSA

Heatwave Horizons Ep 8: Data Deep Dive: Decoding Climate Index Tools & Research for Decision-Makers

In Episode 8 we talk about the components of ASSA Climate Index, the data/modelling that goes into it, and how to interpret it. We also further unpack some of its uses, and in what ways it may be (or be developed to be) predictive in nature.Expert guests include: Dr Nadine van der WaltHead of Technical Development at Riskscapehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-van-der-walt-b2480a36a?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosHost: Leon Greyling - COO, ICTS Group of Companies (incl. EBnet)https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-greyling-90a13734?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosRelated links: https://www.sanlaminvestments.com/ https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/ https://www.riskscape.pro/Climate Change Toolkit:https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/w... Life & Health Climate Change Frameworkhttps://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/w...Next episode lands on 28 May and is titled Episode 9 - Carbon Markets Mastery: Trading and Investing in Mitigation Pathways.

Heatwave Horizons Ep 7: How the ASSA Climate Index Protects Your Investments and Assets

In Episode 7 we talk about the ASSA Climate Index, why and how it was created and the practical ways in which retirement funds, insurers, assets managers, investment consultants and policymakers can use it.Expert guests include: John Anderson - Managing Executive: Sanlam Corporate Investments | Chairperson: ASSA Sustainability Committeehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-anderson-0541b232?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appPamela Hellig - Head: Insight Life Solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahellig?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appHost: Leon Greyling - COO, ICTS Group of Companies (incl. EBnet) Image / leon-greyling-90a13734 / leon-greyling-90a13734 Related links: https://www.sanlaminvestments.com/ https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/ https://www.insight.co.za/Climate Change Toolkit:https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Climate-Change-Toolkit_Final.pdfhttps://www.insight.co.za/life-solutions/ Life & Health Climate Change Frameworkhttps://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CC-Mort-and-Morb-impact-framework_v2.0.pdfNext episode lands on 30 April and is titled Episode 8 - Data Deep Dive: Decoding Climate Index, Tools and Research for Decision-Makers

Heatwave Horizons Ep 6: Net Zero Horizon - The Economic and Social Shifts Ahead (Just Transition)

In Episode 6 we unpack the meaning of Net Zero and the Just Transition. Why has this become so politicised and does the world end in 2050 if we don't achieve it?Expert guests include:Ashley Daswa - Senior Investment Specialist, Sanlam Corporate Investmentshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-da...Motshegwa More - Social Investment Specialist, Tshikululu Social Investmentshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/motshegwa…Host: Leon Greyling - COO, ICTS Group of Companies (incl. EBnet) Image / leon-greyling-90a13734 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-greyling-90a13734/Related links: https://www.sanlaminvestments.com/https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/https://www.tshikululu.org.za/Next episode lands on 16 April and is titled Episode 7 - Actuarial Armour: Embedding Climate Risks in Insurance and Pensions (unpacking the assets toolkit).

Heatwave Horizons Ep 5: Footprint Fundamentals: Measuring and Managing Climate Risk

In Episode 5 we talk about the measurement of one’s carbon footprint across the value chain i.e. pension funds, asset managers, companies, individuals. Expert guests include: Alex Hetherington - Director: ThirdLineGroup | Co-Founder: Carbon Calculated | Sustainability Strategist and investorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hetherington-a3494a5?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appBrett Wallington - Founder and Head: Paragon Impact by Alexforbeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-wallington-82b49543?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Host: Leon Greyling - COO, ICTS Group of Companies (incl. EBnet) Image / leon-greyling-90a13734 Related links: https://www.sanlaminvestments.com/ https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/a… Prior episodes… Heatwave Horizons Ep.1: Unveiling the ASSA Climate Index, A New Era of Climate Monitoring - Image • Heatwave Horizons Ep.1: Unveiling the ASSA… Heatwave Horizons Ep. 2: The Ripple Effects, How Climate Change is Reshaping South Africa - Image • Heatwave Horizons Ep. 2: The Ripple Effect... Heatwave Horizons Ep. 3: Global Goals, Local Action: The UN Sustainable Development Goals, TCFD,TNFD,NDP - Image • Heatwave Horizons Ep.3: Global Goals, Loca… Heatwave Horizons Ep.4: Adaption and Mitigation strategies: Addressing Physical and Transition RiskNext episode lands on 2 April 2026 and is titled "Net Zero Horizon: The Economic and Social Shifts Ahead (Just Transition)"

Heatwave Horizons Ep 4: Adaption and Mitigation Strategies: Addressing Physical and Transition Risk

In Episode 4 we talk about practical ways pension funds, asset managers, businesses, and individuals can adapt to and play a role in mitigating climate change. Expert guests include: Sonja Saunderson - CIO of EPPF https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-saunderson?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appDaisy Streatfeild - Chief Sustainability Officer of Noinety One https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-streatfeild-535200106?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosRosanne Howarth - an ethical vegan https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosanne-howarth-cfa-🌱-62693370?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosHost: Leon Greyling - COO, ICTS Group of Companies (incl. EBnet) Image / leon-greyling-90a13734 Related links: https://tnfd.global/ https://www.sanlaminvestments.com/ https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/a… Prior episodes… Heatwave Horizons Ep.1: Unveiling the ASSA Climate Index, A New Era of Climate Monitoring - Image • Heatwave Horizons Ep.1: Unveiling the ASSA... Heatwave Horizons Ep. 2: The Ripple Effects, How Climate Change is Reshaping South Africa - Image • Heatwave Horizons Ep. 2: The Ripple Effect... Heatwave Horizons Ep. 3: Global Goals, Local Action: The UN Sustainable Development Goals, TCFD,TNFD,NDP - https://youtu.be/YVls6wKeAu0Next episode lands on 19 March 2026 and is titled "Footprint Fundamentals: Measuring and Managing Climate Risk."