This legislation is desperately needed – our economy is so interconnected, and the effects of climate change so far-reaching that no publicly-traded company is untouched by or immune to climate-related financial risks. Companies will emerge with more robust climate plans, and investors will (finally) have a mandated climate reporting framework that will allow them to evaluate and compare the climate risks in their portfolios. Read more >

Climate Risk Disclosure Act Is Good for Your Investments
July 25, 2019 9:00 AM EDT

Reality Bites: Fossil Fuel Companies Face Climate Liability Claims After Decades of Denial
June 10, 2019 9:22 AM EDT
Fossil fuel companies knew they were damaging the planet—and spent millions to mislead the public. Is the law about to catch up with them? Read more >

As Arkema Plant Burns, Six Things We Know About Petrochemical Risks in the Wake of Harvey
August 31, 2017 1:44 PM EDT
As Harvey continues to wreak havoc in the Southeast, one issue is starting to emerge as a growing threat to public health and safety: Houston’s vast oil, gas, and chemical production landscape. We’ve already seen accidental releases of chemicals at facilities owned by ExxonMobil, Chevron, and others. Now we are seeing explosions at Arkema’s Crosby facility 20 miles northeast of Houston, due to power failures and flooding. And there remains a threat of additional explosions. Read more >

Should Climate Change Disclosure Be Required for Companies? Government Suppliers Are About to Find Out.
July 7, 2016 1:23 PM EDT
Lest we forget, climate change poses serious risks for businesses. It makes sense that the White House is increasingly interested in how well government suppliers are prepared for the impacts. Read more >