The global mining sector is grappling with the rapidly changing climate landscape. Now more than ever the industry is asking itself: How do we join the decarbonization movement? How do we operate and thrive within a new climate reality and the shift towards a low carbon economy? Manifest Climate provides the right mix of tools […]
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Pillar politics: which part of the Basel framework is best for tackling climate risks?
Two recent papers offer contrasting views on Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 as tools for addressing banks’ exposures to climate risk Three ‘Pillars’ undergird the global banking rules known as the ‘Basel framework’: Pillar 1 covers rules on minimum loss-absorbing capital requirements for all lenders; Pillar 2, supervisory review measures, which include firm-specific capital add-ons […]
Why financial institutions are still lagging on climate risk management
A recent study suggests that resource constraints, concerns over regulation, and the allure of climate opportunities may all be slowing firms’ work on risk management European banks received an unwelcome Valentine’s Day gift earlier this week courtesy of UK nonprofit ShareAction, which published a damning breakdown of their ongoing financing of the fossil fuel industry. This revealed […]
How to Use TCFD to Build Investor Confidence
Climate change is rapidly rising on the agenda of major investors around the world. Pension funds, asset managers and other major capital allocators have recognized the financial materiality of the risks and opportunities associated with the transition to a net-zero economy and the physical impacts of a warming world. For investors, these financial impacts manifest […]
Assessing and Tackling Climate Risks for Banks
As global warming wreaks havoc across the world, there is a growing awareness that physical and transition risks threaten banks and the wider financial system. Banks have seen stakeholder awareness of these risks grow substantially over recent years, with regulators, policymakers, customers, employees, and civil society imploring them to improve and disclose their climate-related financial […]
Climate Governance 101
January 28th, 2022 In this webinar, we talk about the first steps businesses need to take to structure and provide oversight for your climate journey and tap into the benefits of the framework backed by 85% of global GDP. Sign up below to watch our discussion. Don’t be left behind. We’ll help you See Beyond! […]
TCFD Governance White Paper – What Does Good Look Like
Good governance is the foundation of an effective climate response. An organization that gets governance wrong almost invariably makes bad climate decisions. Conversely, an organization with good governance can realize the power of its climate strategy and risk management, and is able to implement behavior-changing metrics and targets. Wherever you are on your climate journey, […]
Manifest Climate: A 2021-2022 Great Place to Work
Manifest Climate is delivering innovative climate solutions while putting its people first. We are proud to be recognized as a 2021 Best Workplace™ in Technology, a 2021 Best Workplace™ Managed by Women, and a 2022 Best Workplace™ Start-up. All awards, formally announced on November 16, 2021, December 7, 2021, and January 25, 2022, underscore our commitment […]
7 Reasons Manifest Climate’s SaaS Platform Makes TCFD Reporting Easier
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is quickly emerging as the global best practice for climate-related risk and opportunity disclosures with New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, and China announcing moves to mandate TCFD-aligned reporting by organizations. As such, many businesses have embarked on a TCFD journey to identify and disclose their climate impact. […]
TCFD 101: Back2Basics
December 10th, 2021 In December, Manifest Climate revisited TCFD 101 webinar, the most effective Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) primer available. In this session, our world-class strategists explained the basics of the framework, including its roots, purpose, and best practices to apply for maximum impact. The TCFD has broad buy-in from policymakers, world […]