ESG
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December 8, 2021
Greener supply-chain contracts on the horizon
Supply-chain contracts will increasingly include green clauses that could terminate deals if suppliers don’t meet specific environmental targets, according to…
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December 8, 2021
Atradius says ESG to shake up chemicals industry
ESG issues are at a “tipping point” for the chemicals industry as it sets new environmental targets to reduce carbon…
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December 8, 2021
Forthcoming GRI biodiversity standard gets EU and wider backing
A new Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) biodiversity standard has gained the backing of key organisations and will form the basis…
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December 3, 2021
Dutch insurers welcome clarity from EC on sustainable investment
The Dutch Insurance Association (Verbond van Verzekeraars) has welcomed the latest moves by the European Commission (EC) to significantly update…
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December 3, 2021
Study shows different levels of climate literacy throughout Europe
A study has revealed a worryingly low level of knowledge around climate change among European citizens. Less than one in…
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December 2, 2021
Swiss Re calls for European climate plan
Swiss Re’s chief executive has called for a proper European-wide plan to tackle climate change and direct investments to adaptation…
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November 29, 2021
Pandemic has given risk managers the spotlight, says Darim chair
The pandemic and its aftermath will give risk managers an opportunity to demonstrate their value and prove that the profession…
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November 26, 2021
Zurich maps out climate risk assessment pathway for corporates
Zurich Insurance is encouraging corporates to use catastrophe models and methodologies to assess climate change risk and weigh up investments…
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November 23, 2021
Shell’s UK relocation plans cause outcry in the Netherlands
News of oil company Royal Dutch Shell’s plan to relocate its operations to the UK has caused uproar in its…
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November 23, 2021
Pandemic tops list of external critical risks as Marsh warns SMEs to boost resilience
The majority of UK SMEs, at 71%, believe their business continuity plans responded well to Covid-19 and 55% said the…
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November 23, 2021
Climate coalition group calls for ‘colossal’ investment in climate resilience
A “colossal” mobilisation of investment capital is needed quickly to find solutions to mitigate climate change and increase economic resilience,…
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November 22, 2021
Men ignoring health issues amid macho culture causing workplace disruption
Many men are delaying taking action on health issues at work and failing to report illness to their line manager…
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November 19, 2021
Luxembourg’s captives ‘thriving’ says AM Best report
The prospect of a tougher renewals season has led to increased use of captives by European companies, according to a…
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November 19, 2021
Climate change poses bigger threat to business than pandemic, says economist
As the world emerges from the pandemic, business faces an even bigger threat from climate change, according to a leading…
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November 18, 2021
Risk managers must seize post-pandemic opportunity and challenge their boards
Risk managers have an unrivalled opportunity to prove their worth – including challenging boards of directors, making better use of…
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November 15, 2021
Captives can help finance ESG efforts, say Rims panellists
Captive insurers have a potential role to play in helping organisations support and finance aspects of environmental, social and governance…
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November 12, 2021
Asbestos and environmental losses rise for first time since 2017: AM Best
An uptick in environmental losses last year increased insurers’ total asbestos and environmental (A&E) losses for the first time since…
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November 11, 2021
Corporates face new risks from increased floods: AGCS
Companies are facing new risks as the flood risk landscape shifts, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), which…
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November 9, 2021
ESG equally important as financials in today’s M&A market says Aon
The ESG track record and strategy of a potential acquisition is now equally important as financials in M&A due diligence,…
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November 5, 2021
Dutch pension fund divests €15bn of fossil fuel holdings
One of the world’s largest pension funds is set to dump its multibillion-euro holdings in fossil fuel-linked companies, in frustration…