Risk
Insights into Moody's new ESG scoring framework
Moody’s updated ESG methodology explains how its analysts assign issuer profile scores to indicate a debt issuer’s exposure to ESG risks and how those scores impact credit ratings. Read More
Are your ESG investments ‘sustainable grade’?
As investor interest in ESG issues increases, the practice of careless labeling is growing. Here’s one proposal for mitigating that problem. Read More
Moody's climate intelligence exec on finding opportunity in risk
Emilie Mazzacurati, founder of climate intelligence firm Four Twenty Seven, says systemic climate risk isn't adequately priced into investments. Read More
3 strategies for mitigating climate risk for businesses in Vietnam
Vietnam is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and businesses there will need to face harsh realities to adjust their operations. Read More
We need a plan for inevitable sea level rise
Planning for sea level right is hard but it's beyond necessary. Read More
What comes after climate risk?
Has all this focus on climate risk gotten us anywhere? And once we’ve gotten really good at measuring the risks, what’s next? Read More
9 key takeaways from the 600-page Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity
Our demands on nature far exceed its capacity to supply them, putting biodiversity under huge pressure and society at "extreme risk." Read More
10 sustainability and social impact trends that we're watching
Targets in sustainability are now firmly rooted in science and everyone — from consumers to investors — is watching. Read More
The Federal Reserve’s new signals on climate change and risk
When the Fed moves — or even just talks about moving — people notice and the stock markets react. Read More
3 keys for scaling nature-based solutions for climate adaptation
Policymakers need to better understand the value of natural capital like mangroves and other ecosystems that provide important benefits for communities. Read More