The Greater Value of the TCFD Recommendations We know the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) matters for disclosure. Why? The set of recommendations has broad buy-in from policymakers, world leaders, investors, and activists. It’s legitimately seen as the best way to learn more about businesses and their climate integration. The TCFD has quickly […]
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Weekly round-up: March 7-11
The top five climate risk stories this week 1) Canadian banks set financed emissions targets Banks among Canada’s ‘Big Five’ followed the example of their US and UK peers by rolling out plans for decarbonizing their loan portfolios. TD Bank — Canada’s biggest lender with CAD$1.73 trillion in assets — announced emissions reduction targets on Wednesday. The firm set a […]
The TCFD’s ‘carbon-related assets’ metric got a makeover in 2021. But is it any better now?
Expanding the definition has brought more assets in scope, but sheds no light on the relative riskiness of different exposures When the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) updated its implementation guidance last year, it promoted a host of new and repackaged climate metrics to the financial sector. One metric favored by the TCFD in […]
TCFD Risk Management White Paper – What Does Good Look Like
In today’s climate landscape, climate risks are business risks. That’s why the risk management pillar of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) tackles how an organization identifies, assesses, and manages climate risks and how those risks relate to an organization’s other business risks. It gives an organization the opportunity to demonstrate to investors […]
How Manifest Climate is Helping Leaders Take Effective Climate Action
In this Kindred interview, Manifest Climate CEO and co-founder Laura Zizzo discusses how her firm is helping leaders take effective and substantial climate action by embedding it in their businesses’ processes. She also reveals the many opportunities inherent in today’s climate transformation that organizations can make the most of if properly trained and emphasizes the […]
Real Estate, TCFD, and Net Zero: A Conversation with BentallGreenOak
March 8th, 2022 In this webinar, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that real estate investors face when it comes to climate change. And how leading investors are using the TCFD to report on climate change and pursue net-zero goals. Sign up below to watch our discussion. Don’t be left behind. We’ll help you […]
Manifest Climate Recognized as a 2022 Best Workplace™ for Women on International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Manifest Climate is proud to celebrate women’s invaluable contributions as we continue to create a supportive environment for women to work and thrive. We’re pleased to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplace™ for Women. As a women-led company working to promote climate transparency and improved economic prospects for all, Manifest […]
Climate risk regulation rundown: February 2022
What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) concluded its public consultation on draft principles for climate-related financial risk management for large banks on February 14. The regulator received 175 comments from bank lobby groups, industry association, and environmental nonprofits, among others. In its response […]
Weekly round-up: February 28 – March 4
The top five climate risk stories this week 1) Climate coalition tells banks, investors to cut off Russian fossil fuel assets An alliance of climate-focused NGOs has called on financial institutions to “stop propping up Putin’s illegal war on Ukraine” by cutting all ties with Russia’s oil, gas, and coal industries. Over 75 groups — including Reclaim […]
Climate Risks for Asset Managers
Climate change impacts are already manifesting in extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. The global response to these impacts is also making itself felt, through the concerted efforts of governments and businesses to transition the world economy to a low-carbon model. Both developments have profound implications for asset managers. Not only do climate-related financial risks […]