ESG
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December 5, 2023
Aon partners to boost Africa’s crop insurance capacity
Aon said a partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and AI startup Amini will increase crop insurance capacity across…
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December 4, 2023
UK government urged to make transition plans mandatory for companies
The UK’s Environmental Audit Committee has said that progress made at COP26 with ambitious commitments to prioritise investment in low-carbon…
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December 4, 2023
More sectors facing very high environmental credit risk
In 2020, coal mining was the only sector that faced very high overall environmental credit risk, but now there are…
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December 1, 2023
Traditional insurers should collaborate more with captives: Report
Captives are no longer considered an alternative market and traditional insurers have an opportunity to collaborate more with these tools…
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November 30, 2023
Supply chain risk and government policies top barriers to renewables growth: KPMG
Supply chain risks are among the main barriers to scaling renewable energy to replace fossil fuels, according to a survey…
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November 29, 2023
Firms urged to embrace innovation to turn EU’s ESG rules into competitive advantage
European companies can turn the raft of EU ESG regulations into a competitive advantage rather than a disadvantage by focusing…
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November 29, 2023
Climate and net-zero disclosure falling short, finds EY
Disclosures about climate risk and how corporates will meet net-zero targets are “falling short”, says EY in its latest Global…
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November 29, 2023
Time for risk managers to step up to the plate on ESG risks, says Anra
Corporate sustainability is now a matter of “how” not “if” and must be fully incorporated into risk frameworks to manage…
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November 28, 2023
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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November 27, 2023
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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November 24, 2023
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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November 24, 2023
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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November 17, 2023
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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November 17, 2023
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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November 16, 2023
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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November 16, 2023
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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November 16, 2023
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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November 16, 2023
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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November 15, 2023
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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November 14, 2023
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…