Risk

Finance to be 'very important' tool if Brazil's government strips Amazon protections, say researchers

New initiative argues that only a handful of firms are disclosing all their operational greenhouse gas emissions

Today a new project will be launched to promote alignment between the major financial and non-financial standard-setters globally - Richard Howitt of the IIRC explains the thinking behind the ambitious new initiative

Host of international corporate reporting schemes launch two year programme to better align standards

Pinsent Masons analysis reveals that while three quarters recognise climate risks, only a handful of top funds have introduced detailed policy response

S&P Global Ratings warns water-related risks are rising, leaving water-intensive firms exposed

Investors risk missing 'profound change' in consumer habits, says Hermes boss

With sea levels rising, Committee on Climate Change urges major overhaul of government's management of coastal flooding and erosion

Assessment of world's 100 largest pension funds finds only 13 per cent have been assessed for their exposure to climate-related risks

The SDGs end with a commitment to 'strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development', but what role do businesses have to play?