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Reports Archives September 2011

September 12, 2011

Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Mining Industry

This primer on climate change adaptation in the mining industry summarizes how mining companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. Key risks and opportunities include disturbance to mine infrastructure and operations, changing access to supply chains and distribution routes, challenges to worker health and safety conditions, challenges to environmental management and mitigation, more pressure points with community relations, exploration, and future growth. The brief outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for mining companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more →

Download ↓ Topics: Climate Change, Mining, Strategy & Integration

September 12, 2011

Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Financial Services Industry

This primer on climate change adaptation in the financial services (FS) industry summarizes how FS companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. Key risks and opportunities include disruption to owned assets and operations, investment portfolio exposure, and investor and public confidence. The brief outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for FS companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more →

Download ↓ Topics: Climate Change, Financial Services, Strategy & Integration

September 12, 2011

Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Transportation Industry

This primer on climate change adaptation in the transportation industry summarizes how transportation companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. Key risks and opportunities include disruptions to service operations, threats to assets and infrastructure, and changes to underlying markets. The brief outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for transportation companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more →

Download ↓ Topics: Climate Change, Strategy & Integration, Transportation

September 12, 2011

Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Energy and Utility Industry

This primer on climate change adaptation in the energy and utility (E&U) industry summarizes how E&U companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. Key risks and opportunities include changing access to energy fuel supplies, greater demand for energy management solutions, water availability, policy and investor pressure, and workforce safety and security. The brief outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for E&U companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more →

Download ↓ Topics: Climate Change, Energy, Strategy & Integration

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