'High time to invest in more climate adaption': Natural catastrophes cost insurers $50B in first half of 2023
Severe thunderstorms account for up to 70 percent of $50 billion in natural catastrophe losses in the first half of 2023, Swiss Re Institute estimates. Read More
Study: US delivers 'multibillion-dollar down payment on decarbonization'
The Inflation Reduction Act has dangled 'very attractive carrots' to accelerate decarbonization, but a 'few more sticks' are needed to hit climate targets, according to a new analysis. Read More
'New age of environmental responsibility': Reporting rules will affect more than 50,000 companies
Most companies reporting through CDP are already partially prepared for the newly adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Read More
Study reveals 'explosion' in climate-related litigation since 2020
Report details increased diversity of climate litigation since the Paris Agreement, leading to indirect impacts on corporate decision-making regardless of courtroom success. Read More
LinkedIn: Green skills fail to keep up with surging global demand
Green job postings grew nearly twice as fast as the share of green talent between 2022 and 2023, according to a new report. Read More
Salesforce boots up best practice guide for sustainable software
The cloud-based software giant sets out a green code of practice to help programmers cut computer-generated emissions. Read More
'Staggering': US on cusp of 600 GW clean energy boom
A BloombergNEF report predicts the U.S. renewables project pipeline is set for a record-breaking surge in development, as Google announces a major new solar partnership. Read More
TNFD releases final draft of nature-related financial disclosure framework
The task force's final recommendations for how firms should address nature-related risks will be published in September. Read More
Making waves: Tech firm debuts ocean-based carbon removal protocol
Planetary Technologies shares a new measurement approach that it hopes will allow purchasers to buy ocean-based carbon removal credits with confidence. Read More
Younger job seekers drive 'climate quitting'
One-third of young people in the U.K. have rejected a job over employers' weak ESG credentials, according to a new survey from KPMG. Read More
