All sustainability risk articles – Page 3
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OpinionDon’t panic… but do act now
The IPCC report tells us tomorrow is not the same as yesterday, hence past data solely can’t always predict future outcomes
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AnalysisClimate and cyber top Future Risks Report
Awareness of climate risk is highest in Europe, but cyber risks are the top priority for US risk experts
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OpinionA nature-based approach to risk mitigation
Why firms most impacted by the climate crisis are looking more strategically at nature-based solutions
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AnalysisESG shaping construction risk profiles
Global construction output is expected to grow by 42% by 2030, driven largely by government stimuli - report
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OpinionRoadmap for sustainability
How to use risk management and SDGs to achieve purposeful objectives
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AnalysisClimate crisis to fuel rapid insurance growth - sigma
Climate-related risks are expected to result in a 22% increase in global property premiums, or up to $183 billion, over the next 20 years
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AnalysisGVNW: Public-private backstop is vital
Chairman Alexander Mahnke is frustrated a backstop for extreme events, such as pandemics, cyber and natural catastrophes, has not yet emerged
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Expert ViewsSustainability: Time to invest in biodiversity
Nature-based solutions can help organisations achieve greater resilience in the face of a changing climate
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AnalysisFlood exposures up by 24% since 2000
Population at risk of extreme flood is ten times higher than previously thought, finds WRN partner Cloud to Street
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AnalysisSustainable procurement intrinsic to robust supply chains
Sustainability initiatives ensured 63% of buyers and 71% of suppliers were stronger through the pandemic - survey
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AnalysisRepTrak: High correlation between ESG and trust
Corporate transparency and accountability are now an expectation, finds corporate activism study
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OpinionTime to tackle silos
A strong emphasis on data and collaboration are essential to achieving operational resilience
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AnalysisPool Re forms advisory group for systemic risks
12 members have joined the group, planning to act to protect the UK economy as ‘when the next risk comes, we must be ready for it’
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OpinionTaking a lead on ESG
What role does the risk professional have in a changing, more responsible world?
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AnalysisGeneva Association awards sustainability approach
Nina Arquint, CRO at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, has won the Geneva Association Women in Insurance Award
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AnalysisPrince Charles and global insurers join forces on climate change
Lloyd’s chairman says that ’partnership and accelerated action’ can help address ‘unprecedented’ climate change risk
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AnalysisClimate warning for cotton/apparel industry
One third of India’s cotton growing regions face severe climate risks by 2040 if carbon emissions continue to soar
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AnalysisRome to feel as hot as Agadir, Morocco, by 2050
European cities will increasingly experience pressure on power and water supplies due to regular heatwaves, warns Verisk Maplecroft
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AnalysisUK ill-prepared for climate change - CCC
Report emphasises need for risk mitigation as nearly 60% of risks and opportunities are given the highest urgency score
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AnalysisBoE launches climate stress test for banks, insurers
It will provide central banks and supervisors globally with a common starting point for analysing climate risks under different scenarios
