All energy crisis articles
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OpinionDecision-making in the polycrisis era – will the risk profession rise to the challenge?
Traditional approaches to managing risk are not adequate, and risk professionals must adapt now. Co-authors of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis era, Ben Cattaneo and Daniel Wagner, share their tips for rising to the challenge
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OpinionHow risk managers can tackle the increasing threat of disorderly transition
David Nelson, head of climate transition, climate and resilience hub, at WTW explores why a disorderly transition is likely, and the steps risk managers must take to prepare
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FeaturesSpotlight on: the risks of energy vulnerability and how to manage them
New energy vulnerability index can help risk managers to identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities before expanding into new markets
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AnalysisWhat global energy volatility means for risk managers
The latest energy market review from Willis Towers Watson outlines why energy volatility means supply chain resilience is more important than ever
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InterviewsTime to be risk leaders
As we adapt to the era of ‘perma-crisis’, the business rationale for pushing risk management up the strategic hierarchy has never been clearer
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AnalysisEnergy prices remain top threat to business resilience
Weakening customer demand, cyber security, increased taxation, and access to talent are other major challenges - survey
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AnalysisGlobal warming likely to overshoot 1.5C by 2030s, warns IPCC
Changes in the food sector, electricity, transport, industry, buildings and land-use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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AnalysisUnderinsurance risks remain as construction costs soar
Continuing high levels of inflation in construction costs could see claims disputes in the event of a property loss
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AnalysisInflation set to drop sharply as energy prices fall
Global inflation will return to pre-crisis levels faster than it took to reach its peak, but any number of shocks could derail this outcome
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OpinionWhere energy security meets human rights
Mitigating risk in rare earth metals supply chains is essential for a just energy transition, say Kevin Braine and Oliver Stern
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AnalysisNational Grid spends £4 billion avoiding winter blackouts
The record spending highlights the need for more stable forms of power, with nuclear and renewable sources mooted
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AnalysisRussia-Ukraine conflict: At a crossroads
Both sides appear to be gearing up for a long, attritional war, with consequences on both sides
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AnalysisUK insolvencies rise as Flybe and Paperchase collapse
Insolvencies to hit new highs over the coming months as supply chain woes tip the balance
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AnalysisBusiness outlook brightens despite geopolitical fears
Worries over further severe energy market disruption have eased at the same time as China’s Covid reopening - risk survey
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AnalysisHow short-term challenges are impacting the net-zero transition
Charles Sincock explains how global risks are altering our journey to net zero and what this means for businesses
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AnalysisRenewable energy sector faces ‘new trilemma’
Unsettled macroeconomics, energy demand and net zero pressures are escalating risk management and ESG as key issues
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AnalysisDavos: Pressures on food, energy and inflation may be peaking
But growth prospects remain “bleak” in Europe and geopolitical tensions will continue to shape the global economy
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AnalysisUK’s Net Zero Review calls for business incentives
Firms must be encouraged to invest in decarbonisation, says review, as IoD asks for leadership from government
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AnalysisCost of living crisis tops WEF Global Risks 2023
Geopolitical rivalries and inward-looking stances will heighten economic constraints going forward
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Analysis“Hopes of a Net Zero future are fading” - WEF Global Risks
We are heading towards ”a slower and more disorderly climate transition” as short-term crises take precedence
