climate change

32% of Companies Don’t Consider Climate Change in Risk Analysis
Risk & Compliance

32% of Companies Don’t Consider Climate Change in Risk Analysis

Finance was one of the least likely departments to participate in climate change risk management, according to new data.
By Adam Zaki | January 4, 2023
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How CFOs Can Be Sustainability Leaders
Sustainability

How CFOs Can Be Sustainability Leaders

Finance is best-positioned to build trust in information and break down silos — necessities for the success of sustainable business practices.
By Kevin Dancey | November 10, 2022
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How the Real Estate Industry Is Addressing ESG Compliance
Sustainability

How the Real Estate Industry Is Addressing ESG Compliance

Commercial real estate may be ahead of most industries on the ESG adoption front, given the inherent wastefulness of most office buildings.
By Ted Jackson | August 9, 2022
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The Rise of ESG: Where It Is Now and How It Got Here
Sustainability

The Rise of ESG: Where It Is Now and How It Got Here

Calls for corporate reform are as old as the corporation itself, so why now are companies pushing for more ESG efforts in their organizations?
By Ted Jackson | July 5, 2022
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Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push
Sustainability

Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push

The White House plan sets a 2050 target date for the federal government to be carbon-neutral, with an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2035.
By Matthew Heller | December 8, 2021
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Exxon Warns Assets at Risk From Climate Change
Strategy

Exxon Warns Assets at Risk From Climate Change

The warning is “a remarkable admission of climate change risks from one of the most recalcitrant oil giants."
By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2021
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Starting on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions
Supply Chain Planning

Starting on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

While the goal of net-zero CO2 emissions seems lofty, companies can start by making small, incremental changes
By Vincent Ryan | October 27, 2021
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Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists
Risk Management

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.
By Vincent Ryan | October 11, 2021
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Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists
Risk Management

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.
By Vincent Ryan | October 6, 2021
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Progressives Urge Biden to Replace Fed Chief
Risk & Compliance

Progressives Urge Biden to Replace Fed Chief

A group including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the Fed needs to be focused on "eliminating climate risk and advancing racial and economic justice."
By Matthew Heller | September 1, 2021
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Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project
Supply Chain

Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project

Will the SEC adhere to the concept of materiality when formulating new climate risk disclosure rules?
By Vincent Ryan | August 17, 2021
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Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses
Supply Chain

Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses

Winter storms, intense heatwaves, and severe flooding triggered $40 billion of estimated losses in the first half of 2021.
By Vincent Ryan | August 13, 2021
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Moody’s to Buy Risk Modeling Firm RMS for $2B
Risk Management

Moody’s to Buy Risk Modeling Firm RMS for $2B

The deal will add "significant capabilities across climate, cyber, commercial real estate, and supply chain risk" to Moody's insurance data business.
By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2021
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IEA Calls for Halt to Fossil Fuel Investment
Strategy

IEA Calls for Halt to Fossil Fuel Investment

“It’s a huge shift in messaging if they’re saying there’s no need to invest in new fossil fuel supply."
By Matthew Heller | May 18, 2021
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Getting a Jump on Climate Change Disclosures
Risk Management

Getting a Jump on Climate Change Disclosures

CFOs should start planning their communications strategies and assessing climate-related business risks as soon as possible.
By Joe Euteneuer | April 27, 2021
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