ESG
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Cost of electronic vehicle repair wiping out sustainability gains
High cost of repair is resulting in too many electric vehicles being written off, eroding any sustainability benefits, warns vehicle…
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UK court rules human rights grounds for Niger Delta claims against Shell
Nigerian communities affected by polluted waters and land can proceed with human rights claims against oil and gas firm Shell…
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Auditors urge companies to do more to tackle ESG supply chain risk
Businesses should do more to tackle climate hazards running through supply chains, says the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA).…
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Sustainability Directive big opportunity for risk managers but will require more resource, says rapporteur
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will enable risk managers to get the attention of boards but will cost…
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Europe nears ban on export of plastics and waste
Europe’s proposed ban on exporting shipments of waste, in particular plastics, to third countries moved a step closer after a…
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EU promises jail time for D&Os of polluting companies
The European Parliament (EP) and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on an update of EU environmental crimes and…
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Employee risk, reputation and ESG rise up risk agenda for business leaders
The risk landscape for business leaders is changing, particularly around business and executive risks, from employee risk to reputation management…
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Italian risk managers must prepare for due diligence rules
Italy is lagging behind other leading European nations in the adoption of national laws to ensure that organisations are carrying…
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Cosimi urges companies to start treating sustainability as business enabler
The time has come for corporate sustainability to be seen as a positive business enabler rather than an issue that…
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Agreement reached on proposed EU nature restoration law
The EU Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation on nature…
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Armed with knowledge and clear messaging, risk managers can manage ESG litigation risks
A growing trend of litigation related to environmental, social and governance issues is challenging businesses to protect their organisations against…
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Economic risks continue to dominate annual WEF survey
Economic risks remain the biggest concern of G20 business leaders polled for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest Executive Opinion…
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Strong support for ESG investment from companies and investors globally
The vast majority of investors and companies surveyed by Bloomberg Intelligence plan to boost ESG investment over the next five…
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Aon expands climate risk advisory function
Aon has expanded its climate risk advisory function across the firm’s risk capital capability, to further serve clients’ advanced risk…
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Aon urges companies to focus on extreme heat risk
There is an urgent need for the risk industry to analyse climate trends to deliver better risk mitigation, as the…
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Insurers called out for ‘greenwashing profits’ from fossil fuel underwriting
Insurers are prioritising profits over the planet by continuing to underwrite projects for fossil fuel companies, according to campaign group…
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The importance of building climate resilience
When it comes to achieving the climate goals set forth in the Paris Agreement, optimism has waned among experts worldwide.…
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Drinks companies accused of greenwashing plastic bottle recycling claims in Europe
A European consumer group has filed a greenwashing complaint to European authorities against major soft drinks companies using plastic bottles…
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UK to regulate ESG ratings industry, reports
The UK government is planning to regulate the ESG ratings industry, according to the Financial Times. The newspaper said that…
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UK business travellers adopting more sustainable practices
UK business travellers are changing their travel habits to limit their social and environmental impact, according to a survey commissioned…