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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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