Sector Risks
Case study: how Ayala is attracting talent and reducing people risk
Philippines conglomerate Ayala knew it needed to build a whole new roadmap to talent management, in order to tackle the twin challenges of talent scarcity and retention in a highly competitive market.
Case study: How South Caernarfon Creameries is using sensors to tackle flood risk
South Caernarfon Creameries is an important employer in its region of Wales, however the business faced significant flood risk as a result of the river Afon Erch. Here’s how the sensors were used to mitigate the threats
PFAS crackdown expands to new sectors amid extended EU timeline
European regulators have published an updated proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH, alongside a new timeline that pushes the scientific evaluation process out to the end of 2026. Risk managers must prepare for a protracted but far-reaching regulatory shift.
How a major European petrochemical firm de-risked its ethylene cracking expansion
Managing the risk of a major ethylene cracking expansion program is not for the faint-hearted. GleeYM program and risk management consultant Yasir Masood explores the proactive strategies that mitigated a multitude of challenges, from safety to supply chain delays and special permits.
Inside the hidden vulnerabilities weakening global data centre resilience
Data centres are at the heart of the digital economy, but rapid growth, energy constraints and evolving risks are testing their resilience. At an SR:500 event in partnership with FM, experts discussed the challenges facing the sector and how risk managers are responding.
Case study: SK Telecom’s cyber breach shows why silence can be deadly in a crisis
Backlash from SK Telecom’s initially mute response to “the worst hacking case in the history of the telecom industry” highlights how critical transparency is after a data breach. Swift action is not enough.
Building resilience: how construction firms can navigate geopolitical shocks
New research from QBE and Control Risks warns that supply chain disruption, rising tariffs and labour shortages are creating a perfect storm for construction risk.
Sector spotlight: How the construction industry is building the foundations for better risk management
In an industry built on layers of complexity and involving significant human risk, construction risk management needs deep collaboration and planning – long before the first brick is laid.
The interpreter: How Tyn Van Amelsfoort translates security data into board-ready decisions
The stakes are high as AtkinsRéalis’ Tyn Van Amelsfoort navigates global security in a world of escalating threats. Luckily, he is fluent in translating complex risk data into the decisionmakers’ language, ensuring strategies can meet every new crisis.
Shaken, not stalled: How TSMC protected operations during Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years
In the face of record-breaking tremors last year, Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC held its ground. By safeguarding operations and reassuring global clients, this was a master class in resilience born out of preparedness.
Swiss Re economists warn of ‘shifting sands’ in fragile global outlook
Growth in Europe looks steady but remains fragile in 2026–27, according to Swiss Re’s Sigma briefing held in London today, shaped by fiscal dominance, re-industrialisation, sticky inflation and elevated catastrophe losses
Regulation Watch: UK introduces new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
Everything risk managers need to know to prepare for new failure to prevent fraud offonce legislation coming into force in September
Risk briefing: Tariffs will test corporate resilience and risk strategy
Escalating tariff regimes and shifting global alliances are reshaping the risk landscape. For risk managers, the priority is building the intelligence and supply chain resilience needed to navigate rising volatility and protect growth.
The hidden cost of waste: Why food surplus is a profit risk for retailers
New research from ECR Retail Loss and the University of Portsmouth urges businesses to treat surplus food as a financial risk, not just a sustainability issue
PFAS: The growing liability risk businesses can’t ignore
New studies link PFAS to type 2 diabetes and contamination in consumer products, increasing the pressure on manufacturers and risk managers alike.
Case study: Transitioning to include HR responsibilities as a risk manager
How one risk manager has brought HR under his control to help address talent and people-related risks
What risk managers need to know about new lithium battery safety rules
Airlines and regulators are stepping up safety campaigns amid a surge in onboard lithium battery fires. Risk managers must ensure staff understand how to “travel smart” when carrying electronic devices.
Sector spotlight: passenger transport and the rising reputational threats of cyber and climate
Environmental and cyber risks have overtaken safety as the biggest reputational threats for passenger transport companies, according to Willis Towers Watson’s latest research. Firms are strengthening crisis readiness but remain weak on financial resilience.
Shaken, not stalled: How TSMC protected operations during Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years
In the face of record-breaking tremors last year, Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC held its ground. By safeguarding operations and reassuring global clients, this was a master class in resilience born out of preparedness.
Case study: How STMicroelectronics turned CSRD into an enterprise risk opportunity
When the CSRD brought in a new level of rigour for ESG reporting, STMicroelectronics saw the challenge as an opportunity. At a Risk-!n session, the risk team outlined how they have embedded double materiality into their enterprise risk processes, fusing sustainability with decision-making.
Cyber response readiness: Why risk managers must lead from the front
Recent cyberattacks targeting prominent UK retailers have exposed the far-reaching consequences of digital disruption. Helen Nuttall, UK head of cyber incident management at Marsh, explains how risk managers can enhance organisational preparedness, facilitate cross-functional coordination, and refine crisis response strategies.
Cyber wakeup call: What risk managers must learn from the M&S, Harrods and Co-op attacks
Recent cyberattacks on three of the UK’s best-known retailers exposed critical vulnerabilities in digital operations, supply chains and incident response. Here are the key lessons for retail risk professionals navigating today’s threat landscape.
European supply chains brace for two more years of disruption, Maersk warns
A new Maersk survey of more than 900 European companies shows four in five expect supply chain disruption to continue into 2027, driven by geopolitical volatility, tariffs and shifting trade routes.
New guidance sets roadmap for climate-ready ports
Nearly nine in ten major ports are exposed to damaging climate hazards. New guidance urges ports, waterways and logistics operators to move quickly from awareness to action, embedding climate resilience into business strategy.
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