Whether a company holds and acts in accordance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is no longer a shiny bonus — it’s table stakes for many companies. Prioritizing ESG impacts reputation, influence and engagement with a va…
Conversations around severe weather events, rising inflation and lingering labor shortages and supply chain issues have become commonplace; because these trends affect our lives, our businesses — even our insurance. Rising claim complexity and …
The devastating Black Summer bushfires of 2019/2020 in Australia had record-breaking insured losses — serving as a critical reminder of the intricate relationship between climate patterns and their impact on businesses. As we stand on the preci…
It is a time of rapid change in the energy sector. After years of steady transition to renewables, progress has accelerated recently, with policies such as the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act deploying significant amounts of capital to fund both the dev…
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction industry accounts for 38% of total global energy-related CO2 emissions, and some estimates suggest that investing in a more resilient infrastructure could save humanity a …
This may be hard to believe, given that it’s now outlawed due to its adverse impact on human health, but asbestos was once considered a “miracle mineral.” Because asbestos is abundantly available and has some industrially useful properties, it was ve…
Have you seen the 2019 film “Dark Waters”? Starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and other Hollywood A-listers, the movie is based on the true story of an attorney’s 15-year fight for justice for the people of a small West Virginia town who for years …
Behind laboratory doors nationwide, groundbreaking genetic analyses and unprecedented technological advancements are changing healthcare as we know it. Genomic sequencing can enable scientists to stratify cancer, characterize genetic diseases and dev…
The impact of forest fire smoke on electronic equipment can be significant. Often, the damage can lead to electrical and structural problems that require costly repairs or replacements. In a previous forest fire blog, my colleagues shared guidance to…
Corporate citizenship has become a business imperative in recent years and the pressure is on for organizations to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that showcase regard for a healthier planet. As environmental concerns escalate, sustainable…
For every Australian, 2.7 tonnes of waste is generated and sent to a landfill each year — from plastics and paper to glass and food (National Waste Policy, 2018). Step one to solving this major concern is to find methods to reduce the environme…
With clients, employees and investors placing increased emphasis on the role of corporate citizenship, the pressure is on for the enterprise community to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that showcase regard for a healthier planet and a mor…
A recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a dire picture of the health of planet Earth and its fragile environment being pushed to the brink. As outlined in the scientific report, human behaviours since …
There has never been a more critical time for us to understand the nuances of environmental sustainability, a circular economy and waste management. Whether you’re a private company, in the public sector, represent a local community or an individual …
Amid global uncertainty and to meet future demands, major investments have been allocated to renewable energy, including wind power. According to the 2021 Global Wind Report, energy supplied by wind has tripled in the last 10 years and is projected t…