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3 Reasons Organizations and Investors Should Care About Climate Risk
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a core business issue. The transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy is underway, with increasing investor…
From Oil to Solar: The Clean Energy Transition is Here
The historic transition to a clean energy economy has begun. Fossil fuel stocks are rapidly losing value as oil prices plunge and capital investment in…
El Niño provides an opportunity to assess climate change preparedness
Guest Post By Lee Webb This year’s extraordinarily strong El Niño is a good opportunity for organizations to take stock of their climate preparedness. Appreciating…
The Paris Agreement is a Universal Call to Action and a Market Signal to Heed
Historic Global Climate Agreement is Reached COP 21 in Paris was historic. On December 12, 2015, after long days of negotiations and hours pouring over draft text,…
Private Sector: The United Nations is calling…
I’ve been attending UN Climate Summits off and on since I was a member of the Canadian Youth Delegation that went to the Bali negotiations…
United Nations Climate Summit, Paris COP 21: Welcoming Pragmatic Action and A Conversation
Delegates are boarding planes, trains and other modes of transportation on their way to Paris to participate in the most anticipated United Nations Climate Summit…
Climate Change is Transforming the Financial Landscape through Disclosure, Divestment and Duty
The Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, recently delivered a stark warning detailing the various risks global markets and the financial community face as a result of…
Momentum Builds on the Path to Paris: Papal Encyclical and Dutch Court Demand Greater Climate Action
As the international community prepares to negotiate a global agreement on climate change at COP21/CMP11 this December in Paris, two institutions have recently taken unprecedented actions to…
Shareholders Sue U.S. Corporation for Improper Disclosure of Environmental Liabilities
Shareholders and investors are increasingly asking for more information on environmental risks and liabilities. Investors in the United States filed a securities class action lawsuit claiming that…
U.S. Establishes New Federal Flood Risk Management Standard to Account for Climate Risks
On Friday (January 30, 2015), President Obama issued an executive order requiring all federally-funded construction projects to adopt more stringent siting and building standards to account for increased…