New York Climate Summit: Stress Testing more than just the announcements

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As the dust settles on last month's events in New York there's a lot of talk of tipping points for the climate and sustainability agenda - Have we crossed one for financial reporting, asks PwC's Malcolm Preston

I've been to many summits before where business was invited - or invited itself - to the fringes. Too often - despite worthy debate, commitments and attendance - it can feel just like that. The fringes....

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