No doubt that the Science Based Targets initiative has a positive role to play per this MIT Technology Review article, but there is no compliance framework for changing climate goals certified by the SBTi. The penalty for adjusting…lnkd.in/eKnjNb-k bit.ly/3W8USLA

The financial impacts of short-term physical climate risk - both chronic and acute - are significantly under-estimated by too many companies. Today's announcement of a federal bail out to ensure the Colorado River doesn't run dry a…lnkd.in/eRz-Vi6V bit.ly/45kvJBP

What is interesting about the #coloradoriver deal is less about the federal subsidy of $1.2bn and more about the potential to save more than 3 million acre feet of water a year in future deals. A case of running into the hard limits of #climateadaptation.…lnkd.in/ef8-TmfJ

Everyone involved in the climate change ecosystem should thank David Antonioli for his contribution to developing a voluntary carbon market which has engaged hundreds of businesses and thousands of consumers. We all know that there…lnkd.in/ejWnSeiJ bit.ly/3WDZsC0

The SEC climate rule was scheduled to be finalized in April. As rumours circulate that the final rule will now be released 'in the fall' when can listed companies expect this compliance requirement to come into effect? lnkd.in/eWGrbWJ7

Competition is hotting up in the carbon management software market. SAP has announced a comprehensive product strategy for carbon accounting as part of its Sustainability Footprint Management portfolio. Great to see this validation…lnkd.in/ekHmwk8V bit.ly/43g84Bh

Only 18% of respondents to this poll expect the SEC climate disclosure rule to come into effect in fiscal 2024. That's unsurprising given the SEC hasn't communicated an official finalization of the rule. It's also very frustrating for sustainability leade…lnkd.in/e6jPGPTM

The Terra Carta Seal awards are a tremendous platform for firms to demonstrate the positive impacts that they have achieved at scale with sustainability initiatives. It's an incredible honour for the Verdantix team to apply our analytical skills to help i…lnkd.in/e6zBtp4h

Last year the Verdantix team coined the phrase "net zero emissions solution providers" as a wide range of management consulting and engineering consulting firms launched integrated propositions to deliver net zero programs. It's a fascinating market. Acce…lnkd.in/dDgSqgBz

What is the 2025 vision for EHS functions? Better integrated into other functions. Shared governance principles with sustainability teams. Move away from traditional EHS maturity models. Positioning EHS as a catalyst for change not a cost center. Great in…lnkd.in/euCfH-xt

Real-time risk management is one of the most effective new approaches to safety performance improvement. More so than predictive safety analytics. Excellent insights from Protex AI CTO Ciarán O'Mara about their deployment with M&S at the Verdantix summit lnkd.in/euny33Ss

Looking forward to discussing with board members and risk professionals how ESG trends in capital markets and among stakeholder groups will continue to reshape risk thinking and turn non-financial risks into core enterprise risks. lnkd.in/efhhsNx6

How do ESG capital markets requirements shape EHS data management? Safety metrics used in capital raise pitches. Audit of data sources and aggregation. More governance from CFOs to ensure consistency in all disclosures. Thanks to Noelle Harvey…lnkd.in/e8tyaVMV

Why does your firm need an ESG Controller and what is their role? This is an intriguing question that two Verdantix analysts Elisa Molero Hidalgo and Lily Turnbull have answered for you. Key point: the ESG Controller role should no…lnkd.in/gsPiMB9J bit.ly/3J1yCOs

Our view is that climate scenarios based on scientific models are are rarely decision-useful for Chief Risk Officers. If land areas are represented by 100km x 100km squares and acute physical risks are not included what is the value add? Big gap between w…lnkd.in/etbBaqHd

Do you want to share your firm's sustainability success stories? Verdantix has partnered with the Sustainable Markets Initiative to support their annual Terra Carta Seal awards. Launched in 2021 at COP26 by His Majesty King Charles III when he was Prince…lnkd.in/eQq7T7tt

The essential fact to communicate to chief risk officers (as a conduit to others) who need to think about adaptation measures is the peak temperature increase before global temperatures fall back to 'only' 1.5C above pre-industrial temps by 2100. A date w…lnkd.in/e_QW_tyA

The Verdantix team is keen to help the hundreds of people moving into climate change roles for the first time. And also to support the climate change veterans who are swamped with new regulations and more complex programs. To this…lnkd.in/e339DcTT bit.ly/3NrLwXF

Great program to get involved with lnkd.in/eemhKYXy

Is the long-running saga of the SEC's climate disclosure rule coming to an end? The final rule could come into effect on January 1, 2024 which would definitely be a shock for hundreds of CEOs who thought the regulation had been kic…lnkd.in/ed77iS3d bit.ly/3PC5scI