climate risk

Risk

How surging mega-cities could pose a major climate challenge for businesses

Investments in the world's fastest growing cities face the biggest risk from climate change, according to analysis by Verisk Maplecroft

clock 14 November 2018 • 6 min read

Risk

Study: Just five per cent of top corporate pension funds have climate policy in place

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

clock 07 November 2018 • 3 min read

Investment

Church of England Pensions Board challenges firms on climate lobbying

More than 50 companies have been urged to overhaul corporate lobbying habits that have been blamed for stymieing climate progress

clock 29 October 2018 • 3 min read

Management

Global briefing: Bolsonaro reverses on Paris exit threat as final vote draws near

BusinessGreen brings you this week's green economy headlines from around the world

clock 26 October 2018 • 5 min read

Risk

Crumbling coastlines: 520,000 coastal homes and business at risk of seaside flooding

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

clock 26 October 2018 • 5 min read

Climate change

Heated debate: MPs left disappointed by government action on heatwaves

Government response to warnings about the threat of heatwaves is 'disappointing', Environmental Audit Committee complains

clock 25 October 2018 • 2 min read

Investment

Study: Nearly 90 per cent of pension savings not accounting for climate risks

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

clock 23 October 2018 • 3 min read

Investment

Could 'green' be the secret to making pensions interesting?

New research from pensions provider NEST reveals savers want pensions with strong environmental and social credentials, but are they willing to make their voices heard?

clock 06 October 2018 • 5 min read

Risk

TCFD: 'Encouraging' first steps, but few firms fully disclosing climate risk

Progress report from Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure reveals 'further work needs to be done', as UK regulators launch Climate Financial Risk Forum

clock 27 September 2018 • 7 min read

Risk

Drought risk: UK facing potential 2019 water shortage after 'tough' summer

National Drought Action Group warns water supplies in north of England remain low after scant rainfall this summer proved 'tough on farmers'

clock 21 September 2018 • 2 min read