climate risk

FASB Chair Jones Looks Ahead
Regulation

FASB Chair Jones Looks Ahead

Seven months in, Richard R. Jones gives his perspective on cryptocurrencies, climate risk disclosures, and possible goodwill accounting changes.
By Vincent Ryan | March 18, 2021
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Control Climate Risk Even If the Climate Is Beyond Control
Risk Management

Control Climate Risk Even If the Climate Is Beyond Control

Although the climate seems monolithic, climate risk is local and absolutely manageable.
By Vincent Ryan | August 31, 2020
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Investors Push for Climate Risk Disclosure
Risk Management

Investors Push for Climate Risk Disclosure

Companies that haven't made extensive disclosures about their climate risk profile should be prepared for a raft of questions from shareholders.
By David McCann | June 5, 2018
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Index Funds Exert Growing Power Over Companies
Risk & Compliance

Index Funds Exert Growing Power Over Companies

With massive amounts of investment rolling in, index funds are increasingly driving corporate decision-making.
By Zach Oleksiuk | May 29, 2018
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Companies Struggle to Quantify Climate Risk
Risk Management

Companies Struggle to Quantify Climate Risk

Stakeholders want more information on climate-related risk, but for the most part it's not readily available.
By Katherine Blue | November 22, 2017
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Square-Off: How Will Climate Change Affect Companies?
Risk Management

Square-Off: How Will Climate Change Affect Companies?

The effects will be many and varied, experts say.
By David McCann | November 21, 2017
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Financial Task Force Targets Climate Risk
Risk Management

Financial Task Force Targets Climate Risk

Recommendations of a Financial Stability Board task force on climate-related financial disclosures are aimed at companies' risk management functions.
By Dylan Tanner | November 21, 2017
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Battles Brew over Climate Risk Disclosure
Risk Management

Battles Brew over Climate Risk Disclosure

With Exxon Mobil and Peabody Energy in the crosshairs over their lack of disclosure, how much exposure do other companies face?
By David McCann | April 8, 2016
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