Environmental risk – Page 4
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AnalysisRenewable energy sector faces ‘new trilemma’
Unsettled macroeconomics, energy demand and net zero pressures are escalating risk management and ESG as key issues
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AnalysisAllianz Risk Barometer: Fallout from global crises dominates survey
Inflation, financial market volatility, a looming recession and the energy crisis are top risers for 2023
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AnalysisUK’s Net Zero Review calls for business incentives
Firms must be encouraged to invest in decarbonisation, says review, as IoD asks for leadership from government
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AnalysisRecession to prompt rise in claims and disputes
Law firm cites climate change, ESG and cyber exclusions as key sources of concern for insurers
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AnalysisCost of living crisis tops WEF Global Risks 2023
Geopolitical rivalries and inward-looking stances will heighten economic constraints going forward
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Analysis“Hopes of a Net Zero future are fading” - WEF Global Risks
We are heading towards ”a slower and more disorderly climate transition” as short-term crises take precedence
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AnalysisRegulators to clamp down on greenwashing
Greenwashing allegations are becoming more common, and this trend is expected to accelerate, warns Clyde & Co
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AnalysisGreen transition creates $10.3 trillion ‘commercial prize’
Green industries - and their vast supply chains - offers substantial opportunities for those who move fastest
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Analysis2022 nat cats set records with $270 billion in losses
Europe’s summer of extremes resulted in costly wildfires, hailstorms and business and trade disruption
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AnalysisChubb launches dedicated climate transition unit
The unit brings together traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering
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AnalysisWinter storms cost insurers $4.2 billion in 2022 - CRESTA
Weather-related catastrophes again dominated insurance industry losses in 2022, with three major events in Europe
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Analysis2023 to be one of Earth’s “hottest on record”
Mean temp rise up to 1.3°C above pre-industrial period as UK experiences its hottest year on record
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Special ReportsWebinar: Climate change risk - it’s time to step up
How do risk managers prepare an adaptation plan in the face of increasing weather extremes?
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AnalysisExpect more scrutiny on carbon-intensive industries in 2023 - Clyde & Co
Corporates and governments will increasingly be held to account for climate-related human rights failings
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AnalysisInsurance sector ‘perfectly positioned’ for carbon removal action
Swiss Re’s senior risk manager advises underwriters to not be ‘scared’ of providing cover for carbon removal
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AnalysisESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023
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AnalysisThe Climate School launches module for risk managers
Airmic and AXA Climate back training for risk specialists preparing their companies for climate risks
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AnalysisESG is now a ‘key focus’ for risk managers - WTW
75% of European risk professionals believe their role in ESG initiatives and strategy should be active or more active
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AnalysisIDF calls for ‘convergence’ of insurance and disaster risk management
As key milestones announced at COP27, IDF heralds the industry’s ability to influence “systemic change”
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AnalysisRisk managers demand shift from insurers
Traditional insurance products may not be fit for purpose in the face of evolving climate risks
