Corporate Governance
How to Kick-Start a Climate Action Plan
Companies big and small are thinking about producing climate action plans. Some are under pressure to do so from regulators or shareholders, while others are…
An Economic Slump is No Reason to Skimp on ESG
High inflation and slow economic growth have darkened the outlook for businesses. Big and small companies face higher costs and lower profits, and many are…
Climate Trends: Strengthening Transition Plans Climbs to the Top of the Regulatory Agenda
A transition plan is the backbone of an organization’s climate strategy as it sets out how a company, public body, or financial institution intends to…
Four Ways Climate Change Impacts Businesses
Climate change is a systemic risk. It is impacting all aspects of the global economy and poses challenges to each and every business — large…
Why Continuous Climate Education is Important for Businesses
Climate education has become increasingly relevant for businesses as governments around the world increase their focus on climate policies and regulations. In order to get…
Executive Compensation and Climate Metrics: Could This Be the Solution We Have Been Waiting for?
As climate change issues become increasingly material to businesses, organizations everywhere are struggling to keep pace. Many are setting net-zero targets and revealing new long-term…
TCFD Governance White Paper – What Does Good Look Like
Good governance is the foundation of an effective climate response. An organization that gets governance wrong almost invariably makes bad climate decisions. Conversely, an organization…
How Will Investor Net-Zero Commitments Impact Businesses?
The Business Impact of Net-Zero Investing In September 2021, right before the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), a record 587 investors with US$46 trillion in…
What the Glasgow Climate Pact Means for Business
COP26 concluded on November 13 with a deal between almost 200 countries to significantly ramp up global climate action. The final Glasgow Climate Pact (“the…
Why Businesses Should Pay Attention to the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
November 3 was ‘Finance Day’ at COP26. Appropriately, much of the media spotlight that day was taken up by the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net…