The UK government has published its third climate change risk assessment, which highlights eight individu...
Investment firms press corporates on climate progress
Two influential groups of investment companies are pressurising major corporates to publish viable net zero transition plans...
Two influential groups of investment companies are pressurising major corporates to publish viable net zero transition plans...
Article / 2 months ago
Deforestation ignored in net-zero pledges
Major companies are in danger of failing to meet their net-zero targets due to their links to deforestation...
Major companies are in danger of failing to meet their net-zero targets due to their links to deforestation...
Article / 3 months ago
Green energy investment hits trillion-dollar mark
Global investment in low-carbon energy jumped by almost a third last year and now stands at record levels, according to new research.
Global investment in low-carbon energy jumped by almost a third last year and now stands at record levels, according to new research.
Article / 4 months ago
Global slowdown – but no recession
The world will see an economic slowdown this year as countries grapple with high inflation, energy price pressures and rising interest rates – but will avoid recession, says PwC...
The world will see an economic slowdown this year as countries grapple with high inflation, energy price pressures and rising interest rates – but will avoid recession, says PwC...
Article / 4 months ago
Sharp rise in corporate insolvencies
The number of corporate insolvencies in England and Wales last month was 76% higher than before the pandemic...
The number of corporate insolvencies in England and Wales last month was 76% higher than before the pandemic...
Article / 4 months ago
Companies confused on diversity and inclusion
Financial-service firms are failing to understand diversity and inclusion (D&I) as crucial culture issues, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Financial-service firms are failing to understand diversity and inclusion (D&I) as crucial culture issues, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Article / 5 months ago
Governments face tide of framework litigation cases
Governments around the world are facing a growing number of framework litigation cases that challenge their policies for tackling climate change...
Governments around the world are facing a growing number of framework litigation cases that challenge their policies for tackling climate change...
Article / 8 months ago
Insurers failing to adequately assess cyber risks
Three-quarters of insurers across the US and UK agree that their inability to accurately understand customers' security posture is impacting cyber insurance price increases...
Three-quarters of insurers across the US and UK agree that their inability to accurately understand customers' security posture is impacting cyber insurance price increases...
Article / 11 months ago
Flooding and droughts forecast to cost cities $194bn annually
Climate-related flooding and droughts are likely to impact millions more people and cost the world’s major cities $194bn (£158bn) annually by 2050...
Climate-related flooding and droughts are likely to impact millions more people and cost the world’s major cities $194bn (£158bn) annually by 2050...
Article / 11 months ago
Crypto assets among top 14 emerging risks for insurers
Underwriting cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other types of crypto assets is among the top 14 emerging risks for insurers worldwide...
Underwriting cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other types of crypto assets is among the top 14 emerging risks for insurers worldwide...
Article / 11 months ago
