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NEWS RELEASE: Building Sector in South Asia Benefits from Going Green

April 15, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

“Green” building retrofits or new construction can protect the Asian real estate sector from increasing environmental risks emerging in the region, according to a new report released by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and HSBC’s Climate Change Centre of Excellence.

Water Risk Could Sink Investors

By Jeff Rodgers on March 22, 2010

Financial analysts need tools to make better decisions about investments that depend on water.

Adding Environmental Risk to the Financial Equation

By Dana Krechowicz on February 1, 2010

Despite projections, many financial analysts ignore the risks and opportunities associated with environmental trends. ENVEST seeks to change this.

Betting on Water

By Piet Klop on January 25, 2010

A new project will help identify and measure the water-related risks facing companies and their investors, and lead to better environmental decisions.

New Eco-label Disclosure Project To Examine “Green” Claims

By Jeff Rodgers on December 3, 2009

What goes on behind the scenes of the different eco-labels? A new survey from WRI and Ecolabelling.org will find out.

Closing the Bankers' Loophole in Emissions Reporting

By Shally Venugopal on September 28, 2009

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

Environmental Challenges for the Food and Beverage Industry

By Dana Krechowicz on August 27, 2009

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

Reports Highlight Urgent Environmental Risks Facing Investors, Companies in Emerging Asia

June 25, 2009

Environmental risks and opportunities that are overlooked by investors and companies will impact the financial performance of companies in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Filling the Investment Information Deficit

By Dana Krechowicz on March 20, 2009

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

Consumer Goods Companies Face Major Earning Hit Without Smart Environmental Sourcing

December 2, 2008
Location: CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C.

Companies in certain consumer goods sectors that do not implement sustainable environmental strategies could face a potential reduction of 13 percent to 31 percent in earnings by 2013 and 19 percent to 47 percent in earnings in 2018.

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