All climate articles
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NewsESG and value creation: Why risk managers need to play a front line role
Risk managers have a critical role in boosting ESG performance. WTW’s John Merkovsky and Lisa Lipuma look at the practical tools, tactics and best practices they can deploy to deliver enhanced ESG risk management.
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AnalysisCities across the world are ill-prepared to evade, withstand, and recover from shocks and long-term stresses
The least resilient cities, according to the study, carried out in partnership with Economist Impact, were New Delhi, Jakarta, Cairo, Dhaka, and, lastly, Lagos.
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AnalysisHow risk-sharing systems can help climate vulnerable countries
New research shows world’s most climate vulnerable countries could lose over 100% of GDP in 2024 from disasters that are insurable
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Five steps APAC organisations must take to tackle extreme weather risks
New research shows risk managers are more concerned about extreme weather than any other threat to operations. Despite this a quarter of firms have no plans to mitigate climate risks. Here are five ways to protect your organisation
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FeaturesClimate risk survey 2023 results: how to boost board engagement
Our 2023 climate change survey shows businesses taking compliance seriously but falling short on funding, let alone real action. Can risk managers light a fire under such tepid board engagement?
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AnalysisFour key lessons from the Axa Future of Risk report
A new survey asks 3,500 risk experts about the greatest emerging threats facing countries and companies today. We dig into the four key takeaways from the report
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AnalysisCase study: How Prysmian is integrating TCFD reporting into its ERM framework
A producer of electrical cables for the energy and telecoms sector, Prysmian is embedded in the green transition. Internally too, climate risk is a central concern, says CRO Alessandro De Felice, as it continually develops new ways to integrate TCFD reporting into its ERM framework.
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NewsSpecial report: Climate change
Climate change is already here - so what now? Learn how organisations can start meeting the challenges head on and turn risks into opportunities
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Online OnlyA best practice guide to developing climate resilience
EXPERT VIEW: Climate change may already be here, but we can – and must – work ahead of time to map out our exposures for the impacts still to come. International SOS’s James Wood explores how to build climate resilience, through data analysis, assigning accountability and securing investment.
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Online OnlyHow to manage the growing risk of climate change litigation
As climate litigation risk gathers momentum, John Firth shares the steps that companies can take to identify and reduce these risks.
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AnalysisAPAC risk managers must gear up for increased climate reporting
Climate risk is fuelling APAC region’s ‘eco-consciousness’, here’s what risk managers need to have on their radar
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AnalysisCase study: Enhancing urban resilience in Medellín through insurance protection for climate risks
Following the conclusion of the two-year Medellín Tripartite Project in Colombia, the risk industry team involved reflects on the project’s outcome, the challenges they overcame, and how the knowledge they gained on the way can help future resilience programmes
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AnalysisHow risk managers can become climate leaders through better communication
With the right communication and data, risk managers can speak the language of the c-suite and become a driver of real climate change says Chris Hickin, vice president - operations engineering manager, London operations at FM Global
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AnalysisMaui wildfire insured losses “will be at least $1bn”
Commercial property insurers will likely reassess their exposures, pricing and reinsurance as a consequence of the wildfires in Hawaii, says Moody’s
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AnalysisAPAC business boards lack oversight to tackle climate threats - how risk managers can help
“Pressure from governments, investors and civil society will soon impact everything from a company’s credit rating to its ability to borrow and get insurance. Here’s what risk managers need to know
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AnalysisExpert view: Why data is the lynchpin of climate resilience and reporting
Nina Arquint, CEO EMEA at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, explores why data could be both an obstacle and a gamechanger for risk managers dealing with climate-related risk
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AnalysisPutting science and data behind climate risk management
Bill Bradshaw, operations manager at FM Global talks to StrategicRISK about how the insurer is trying to move the needle on climate risk.
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AnalysisFive steps to building a world-class ESG risk and compliance program
Chief risk officers have been managing ESG exposures for some time now, but compliance is getting more complicated. Dean Alms, chief product officer at Aravo explains why risk professionals must step up
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AnalysisSpotlight on: wildfire risks and how to ensure business continuity
As wildfires spread across Europe and the Americas, Strategic Risk explores the steps risk managers can take to safeguard their employees and ensure business continuity
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AnalysisStorms are getting stronger - and risk managers must prepare
Reinsurance broker Lockton Re has published a report on climate change and hurricane trends.