The scramble to meet intensifying investor expectations has led to a war on ESG talent. Yet few companies are giving enough thought to the role of technology in their climate journeys. Many may see investing in climate risk management technology as something for a later date, but this is a mistake. Companies at all stages […]
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Regulators weigh in on ISSB priorities, and more.
The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Regulators weigh in on ISSB priorities The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been urged to expand its sustainability-related disclosure requirements beyond climate by financial regulators and accounting bodies. A consultation […]
Got A Climate Target But No Transition Plan? Start Here
More and more companies are setting climate commitments and net-zero targets. Over 5,000 organizations have set science-based targets, and many more are releasing public climate reports and disclosures. However, only a small fraction of companies have credible plans for reaching their targets. Just 24% of CDP-disclosing companies are on track to reaching their goals. Meanwhile, […]
Efforts urged to bridge climate data gaps in Canada, and more.
The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Efforts urged to bridge climate data gaps in Canada A new report by Smart Prosperity Institute and members of Canada’s Sustainable Finance Action Council (SFAC) highlights the urgent need to address […]
Here’s What To Do After Calculating Your Financed GHG Emissions
Financial institutions play an essential role in steering the world toward a low-carbon economy. As the world becomes increasingly aware of climate change’s adverse consequences, banks and other financial firms are stepping up their efforts to incorporate climate considerations into their core business strategies. Calculating financed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — the emissions linked to […]
Major firms back California climate disclosure laws, and more
The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Major firms back California climate disclosure laws Microsoft, IKEA USA, Patagonia, and other big companies are urging California lawmakers to pass the first mandatory climate disclosure law in the US. The […]
Climate Risk Regulation Rundown: July 2023
What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up. Americas On July 28, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen chaired a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, where the Climate-related Financial Risk Committee (CFRC) provided updates on interagency efforts to identify and monitor vulnerabilities in the financial system due to climate-related risks. […]
Insights from a Corporate Climate Journey: A Discussion with Bridge Investment Group
August 15, 2023 Companies around the world are continuing to grapple with the ever-evolving regulations and investor expectations surrounding climate disclosure and management. But many don’t know where to begin on their climate journeys, how to address the growing threat of climate risk, and the steps to managing it. Additionally, many are still unsure how […]
US lawmakers urge SEC to release climate risk rule, and more.
The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Democrats press SEC on climate risk disclosure More than 70 Democratic lawmakers wrote to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler, urging him to finalize the agency’s climate risk […]
EU finalizes sustainability reporting rules, and more.
The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. European Commission finalizes sustainability reporting rules The European Commission signed off on new climate and sustainability disclosure rules that will apply to around 50,000 companies starting in 2024. The European Sustainability […]