Chancellor George Osborne is facing pressure from the insurance industry to boost the UK’s flood defences, following severe flooding last winter, which saw some parts of...
There’s an old adage in the corporate sector, about the head of corporate social responsibility (CSR) being tucked away on the 11th floor, simultaneously banging the...
Delaying action on climate change could be costly for economies and the world, warns a new report from the White House. It argues that costs will...
The Environment Agency is warning of thunderstorms bringing an increased risk of flooding across England over the weekend. Thunderstorms are expected to bring torrential rain across...
A proper appreciation of risk is required to bring about sustainable development, Prince Charles has said, as he called on businesses to disclose natural disaster risks...
Torrential rainfall has led to Brazilian state officials declaring an emergency in 130 cities, including World Cup host city Curitiba. In the Parana state some 13,000...
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Insurance and pension provider Friends Life, which manages funds worth around £100 billion, has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible investment. In the firm’s corporate responsibility report,...
Executives of leading fossil fuel companies should take personal liability for funding climate change denial and obstructing the implementation of green policies, environmental groups have said....
A potential “battle is brewing” between the energy and insurance industries because of differences when it comes to climate change and the consequences it will have...
Insurers Lloyd’s of London has urged the industry to take climate change risks into account by taking a longer-term view in order to avoid rising financial...
Thirty-five years ago today, the US was preparing to clean up, 24 hours after one of the worst commercial nuclear accidents of all time at Three...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly planning an inquiry into 30 million policies sold by insurance firms. The review is set to include pensions, endowments,...
Scotland-based Standard Life has bought Ignis Asset Management for £390 million. It was announced earlier this week that talks were occurring between the two firms. The...
Changes to the pensions industry, announced by George Osborne in last week’s budget, must be backed up by robust measures, which include independent and impartial support...