The climate metrics zoo is getting wilder. Increasing numbers of banks and other financial institutions are disclosing climate indicators and quantifying how their activities support…
As the low-carbon transition accelerates, more companies are considering climate change in their operations and decision-making. Part of this shift is due to regulation. In…
What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up. Americas The Federal Reserve will conduct a “pilot climate scenario analysis exercise” of…
While asset managers are in the business of growing their clients’ wealth, they’re also increasingly being asked to support climate goals. On paper these two…
Retail is one the most important contributors to economic growth and development. The sector contributed approximately USD$20trn to the global economy in 2020 and is…
Climate risks will not obey a steady and predictable pattern as the world heats up. Beyond certain temperature thresholds, abrupt shifts in the climate system…
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…
Climate threats to sovereigns’ creditworthiness are on the rise. Are financial institutions on top of their exposures? Pakistan. China. Kenya. Each country is grappling with…
What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ended its consultation on a proposed rule to enhance 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…