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Read more at: The EU Farm to Fork Strategy and Fertiliser Companies – Nature-related financial risk use case

The EU Farm to Fork Strategy and Fertiliser Companies – Nature-related financial risk use case

April 2022 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in collaboration with Deutsche Bank and Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has published a use case on how the transition to a sustainable and resilient food system impacts fertiliser company valuations.


Read more at: Mapping exposure to nature-related risks across financial indices – Nature-related financial risk use case

Mapping exposure to nature-related risks across financial indices – Nature-related financial risk use case

April 2022 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in collaboration with Aon has mapped nature-related risks across financial indices.


Read more at: Integrating Nature: The case for action on nature-related financial risks

Integrating Nature: The case for action on nature-related financial risks

7 April 2022 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in collaboration with banks and investment managers has detailed the case for integrating nature-related risks into financial decisions. Nature loss poses highly material financial risks If nature is not...


Read more at: The coming deluge: Scenario analysis for underwriting in a changing climate

The coming deluge: Scenario analysis for underwriting in a changing climate

28 March 2022 – ClimateWise members unpack the implications of scenario analysis for underwriting with UK flood example.


Read more at: Nature-related financial risks

Nature-related financial risks

What are nature-related financial risks? Leading companies recognise that a prosperous business relies upon nature and the ecosystem services it provides. They also recognise that the ‘E’ in ‘ESG’ is about protecting our biodiversity and natural capital, as well as our climate, and that the two are...


Read more at: How soil degradation amplified financial vulnerability – Nature-related financial risk use case

How soil degradation amplified financial vulnerability – Nature-related financial risk use case

January 2022 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in collaboration with Robeco has published the first nature-related financial risk use case, showcasing how the vulnerability of degraded soil extreme weather can deliver a blow to asset value.


Read more at: Understanding Corporates’ Transitions to Net Zero: Industry survey on net zero transition progress and challenges

Understanding Corporates’ Transitions to Net Zero: Industry survey on net zero transition progress and challenges

23 December 2021 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has published a business briefing for understanding corporates’ transitions to net zero based on a quantitative industry survey.


Read more at: Insurance industry must align to Paris Agreement, starting now
Net zero underwriting

Insurance industry must align to Paris Agreement, starting now

20 December 2021 - Bronwyn Clare, Senior Programme Manager for ClimateWise at CISL, argues that partnership between an insurer and their clients on net zero aligned underwriting is critical to a smooth net zero transition for both.


Read more at: Insurers in Paris-aligned climate transition: Practical actions towards net zero underwriting

Insurers in Paris-aligned climate transition: Practical actions towards net zero underwriting

13 December 2021 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership’s (CISL) ClimateWise initiative has published a new report on net zero underwriting commitment and the practical actions.


Read more at: Beyond net zero: People, nature and climate

Beyond net zero: People, nature and climate

3 December 2021 - Nick Villiers, Director of CISL’s Centre for Sustainable Finance, reflects on the role of the finance industry in taking a more active and assertive role in supporting, enabling and accelerating the transition to a more regenerative economy.