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AnalysisRisk briefing: how to improve ESG risk measurement throughout the supply chain
Most companies are not prepared for climate-related risks facing supply chains in the next decade, here’s how risk managers and procurement teams can tackle this challenge
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AnalysisSpotlight on: construction risks in the education sector
Schools are facing new construction risks as a consequence of the drive for more sustainable building methods. Here’s what risk managers need to know
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Why is air turbulence getting worse - and what does it mean for aviation risk?
Recent high-profile air turbulence events highlight broader, long-term climate risks
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AnalysisClimate reporting causes headaches for risk managers as one in five businesses is unprepared for new regulations
An ‘onslaught of climate regulations’ could lead ‘to less disclosure and more green hushing’, says risk management association
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AnalysisRegulation watch: dealing with the EU corporate reporting sustainability directive
The EU corporate reporting sustainability directive means organisations must assess and disclose on sustainability, diversity, and corruption factors. The risks of non-compliance are high, and litigation is a significant concern. Here’s what firms need to know
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AnalysisRegulation watch: The EEA’s first comprehensive assessment on climate risk.
The EEA’s large-scale climate risk report outlines the multiple risks, the urgent action needed – and who needs to take ownership of change. Risk managers must seize this chance to use their skills and insights to turn analysis into action, says FERMA’s Charles Low.
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AnalysisResilience to ‘interconnected’ and ‘politicised’ climate risks is paramount
The ‘rising population and changing demographics’ must also be factored into risk management strategies concerning climate, says global head of climate and sustainability solutions
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AnalysisSpotlight on: rising ESG violations within supply chains and how to tackle them
Earlier this month, news that workers’ rights campaigners were protesting Shein’s potential FTSE listing hit headlines. Mathias Bolton, head of commerce at UNI Global Union, told the Guardian: “Shein shouldn’t be rewarded with the credibility of being listed in the City, or anywhere else, given the lack of transparency in ...
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AnalysisDWIC 2024: “The climate crisis is on everyone’s agenda”, says Guy Carpenter’s Vicky Carter
As temperatures across the globe continue to rise, the insurance industry must play a vital role in helping the green transition, says Vicky Carter, Chairman, Global Capital Solutions, International, Guy Carpenter
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AnalysisHow risk managers can prepare for a supercharged hurricane season
Experts are urging businesses to prepare for an above-normal hurricane season. Here’s how risk managers can respond
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AnalysisRisk briefing: preparing for a record-breaking tornado season
Businesses must prepare now, amid predictions of heightened tornado activity. Here’s how
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AnalysisRisk briefing: supply chain lessons from the Tuff Torq child labor scandal
Amid a wave of child labor violations across the United States, businesses must take steps to ensure their supply chains are free from illegal work practices
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AnalysisThe unintended consequences of ‘green’ initiatives
Risk managers on the road to net-zero must beware heightened risks, such as lithium-ion battery fires
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top threats facing UK risk professionals in 2024
From cyber risk and political instability to air pollution and artificial intelligence - here’s how UK risk managers are thinking about threats in 2024
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AnalysisTechnical briefing: risk management challenges in India
Rajeev Tanna, chairman of the IRM India Regional group and head of risk management and internal compliance at Tata Consulting Engineers shares the greatest risk management challenges for businesses operating in India in 2024
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AnalysisFinancial services firms increasingly concerned about the risks of implementing disruptive tech, including AI
UK financial services businesses must implement robust governance frameworks to tackle the growing risks created by disruptive technology
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AnalysisThe heat is on: climate change set to increase economic losses
New research shows the economic impacts of climate change are set to get even more severe. Risk professionals must therefore urgently target prevention and mitigation measures.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: managing the legal ramifications of interconnected risks
The interconnectivity of threats is a hot topic in the risk management world, but the legal and insurance implications are easily overlooked. Here’s what risk professionals need to know
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AnalysisRisk analysis: What will 2024’s elections mean for businesses
Risk professionals need deeper supply chain understanding and to think about how growing political risks might manifest, to weather the storm ahead
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AnalysisPAP fined 100,000 euros for failing to comply with its data security obligations
Understanding the PAP penality and the key lessons risk managers can learn to stay ahead of GDPR and data security concerns
