Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance and Climate Risk ManagementUdgave 1

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become essential benchmarks for assessing environmental impact, social responsibility and corporate governance practices. In an era where climate change poses unprecedented challenges, effective climate risk management is critical for businesses to navigate and mitigate the risks associated with a rapidly changing world. This book delves into the intersection of ESG and climate risk management, offering a comprehensive exploration of how ESG policies can address climate change and drive sustainable practices. It examines key topics such as the role of ESG in mitigating climate risks, the influence of ESG ratings on sustainable finance and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding ESG and climate change.

FEATURES

• Introduces the concept of ESG and climate risk management
• Explains the integration of ESG policies to effectively mitigate climate risk
• Provides the business case for ESG and climate risk management
• Explains the concepts of socially responsible investing (SRI) and impact investing
• Reviews how to remove bottlenecks in the implementation of ESG for climate risk management

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental sciences, climate risk management and sustainable finance.