Financial institutions are learning to protect investors–and themselves–from investments exposed to risk from climate change.

Climate change and water scarcity will have a big impact on the food and beverage industry in Asia

As the recession deepens, investment firms are cutting back on ESG research. That’s a mistake.

WRI is drawing lessons from the subprime mortgage crisis to prepare the financial community for another potentially paradigm-shifting market change: the advent of carbon regulation.

The forest products sector holds an enormous stake in the coming economy defined by resource constraints, climate change policies, and shifting consumer values.

Brazil’s Banco Real took the top prize at the third annual Financial Times/International Finance Corporation Sustainable Banking Awards dinner in London. Each year, the awards recognize banks and other financial institutions for their leadership and innovation in integrating social, environmental and corporate governance considerations into their operations.

In many parts of the world, water is increasingly scarce due to the confluence of population growth, urbanization and climate change. That makes water supplies a growing concern for business investors.