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Weeding Risk: Financial Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Asia’s Food and Beverage Sector

Dana Krechowicz, Shally Venugopal, Amanda Sauer, Sandeep Somani (HSBC), and Shipra Pandey (HSBC)

April, 2010

This report identifies the potential financial impacts arising from climate change and water scarcity on the food and beverage sector in South and Southeast Asia.

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.

Bottom Line on Climate Bill Compliance

March, 2010

U.S. policymakers at the federal, regional and state level are discussing market-based policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Below are answers to commonly asked questions about the scope of such legislation and the costs and benefits for business.

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.

Sixty Corporations Begin Measuring Emissions from Products and Supply Chains

January 20, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Sixty corporations today begin measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of their products and supply chains by road testing a new global framework that is part of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.

WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Brief Journalists on Environmental “Stories to Watch” for 2010

January 4, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the seventh straight year, Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues to watch this year.

Save the Date for WRI's Environmental Stories to Watch 2010 Press Briefing

December 23, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute (WRI), will brief journalists on January 7 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. on upcoming environmental issues in 2010, including climate, business action, water, forests and more.

Is Your Company Prepared for the Lacey Act?

By Adam Grant on December 22, 2009

A recent U.S. government raid on illegally sourced wood is a wake-up call to businesses.

Fact Sheet: Are You Ready for the Lacey Act?

December 22, 2009

What is the Lacey Act and how can companies comply? This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Cap-and-Trade Comes Of Age in Europe

By Jill Duggan on December 15, 2009

How industry has learned to live with (and perhaps even love) cap-and-trade in Europe.

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.

The Truth About Cap-and-Trade in Europe

By Jill Duggan on November 19, 2009

Has cap-and-trade in Europe worked? WRI’s Senior Fellow Jill Duggan, who helped implement the EU trading scheme, sorts the myths from reality.

Courage to Lead Dinner Honors Environmental Innovators

By Rich Barnett on November 12, 2009
Location: New York City, NY

WRI Annual Dinner gathers leaders tackling today’s toughest environmental challenges, and raises more than $1 million to support WRI’s work.

Top Companies in Brazil Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the First Time

October 19, 2009
Location: SAO PAULO

 

Petrobras, Ford Brasil, Wal-Mart Brasil, and Whirlpool are some of the first companies to voluntarily measure and publicly report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using the Brazil GHG Protocol Program, a project of the World Resources Institute (WRI).

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