Reports

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

Monday Sep 12, 2011

Ryan Schuchard, Former Associate Director, Climate Change, BSR

Tiffany Finley, Former Manager, BSR

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.

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The New Climate for Business

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

Join us at the BSR Conference 2019 to gain a greater understanding of the new climate that every business is facing and to learn how to meet these challenges as we move into the decisive decade ahead.

Progress and Opportunities for Responsible Investing in Japan

David Korngold, Director, BSR

At the RI Asia Japan conference in April 2019, three unique, Japan-focused dynamics stood out. These dynamics point to keys for adapting and applying global sustainable investment themes within Japan and ways the rest of the world can learn from Japan’s rapid uptake.

Accelerating the Adoption of Clean Fuels: Building a Sustainable Fuel Assessment Framework

Denielle Harrison, Manager, BSR; Léa Farnier, Associate, BSR

As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact, meet climate goals, and reduce fuel costs, there is increasing demand for sustainable fuel technologies such as renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, electricity, and biodiesel.

Getting to a Price on Carbon: Collaboration, Action, and Leadership

Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, BSR

How can businesses work together to support meaningful public policy to address the climate crisis and carbon emissions?

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