Operations & Finance Extreme weather tops WEF global risks in 2024 Private sector and civil society disagree on the urgency of environmental risks. Melodie Michel 10 January 2024
People & Culture What will Chief Sustainability Officers focus on in 2024? CSO Futures dives into the sustainability themes that are likely to draw the most attention next year. Melodie Michel 21 December 2023
Data and Technology Severe storms cost insurers a record US$60 billion in 2023 This is the first time that severe thunderstorms have caused this level of loss in the insurance industry. Melodie Michel 07 December 2023
Operations & Finance Investing in climate adaptation pays off â at a 15:1 ratio Water collection and storage, including rainwater harvesting, is by far the most impactful measure companies can take. Melodie Michel 07 December 2023
COP28 The three Fâs of COP28 - Part 2: Finance COP28 policy incentives to mobilise private climate funding would be welcome as companies still struggle to balance short-term priorities with long-term sustainability goals. Melodie Michel 24 November 2023
Policy & Standards Banks taking insufficient climate action now face ECB fines "It should come as no surprise that, in line with what we have communicated many times in the past, we have started to adopt enforcement measures." Melodie Michel 16 November 2023
Data and Technology Verisk launches TCFD-aligned climate risk assessment tool for multinationals Data analytics firms are responding to the demand for solutions to help insurers map their physical climate risks. Melodie Michel 19 October 2023
Policy & Standards Companies still report less than half of TCFD climate disclosures â and almost none report on climate resilience Even as global warming intensifies, companies are struggling to assess their climate resilience. Melodie Michel 16 October 2023