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Insights

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Carbon Beta: A Market-Based Measure of Climate Transition Risk Exposure

Joop Huij, Dries Laurs, Philip Stork & Remco C. J. Zwinkels present Carbon Beta, a measure of climate transition risk determined by a stock’s return sensitivity to a pollutive-minus-clean portfolio.

Published on 2026-08-24 by CFA Institute
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The Best Defense Against 'Natural' Disasters Is Nature Itself

Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI), reports on nature restoration as an underutilized solution to the world's growing battle with wildfires, floods and extreme heat.

Published on 2026-08-21 by WRI
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Rescinding US SEC’s Disclosure Rule Will Blindfold Investors to Climate Risk

The World Resources Institute (WRI) reported on the impact of recent rescinding of climate disclosure rules by the U.S. SEC.

Published on 2026-08-10 by WRI
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What Investors Need From Physical Risk Data Today

At a recent Clarity AI webinar, Jakob Thomä, Founder and CEO of Theia Finance Labs, and Alice Borgonovo, Climate Senior Product Manager at Clarity AI, discussed physical risk analysis.

Published on 2026-08-05 by investESG
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California's Corporate GHG Emissions Reporting

Annual public disclosure of Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by US-organized entities doing business in California faces delays.

Published on 2026-07-07 by Ropes & Gray LLP
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Human activities accelerate changes in the freshwater cycle

Dry and wet anomalies now occur about twice as often as they did in the early 20th century.

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Reports

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Carbon Beta: A Market-Based Measure of Climate Transition Risk Exposure

This report introduces carbon beta, which measures a stock’s sensitivity to climate transition risk using a pollutive-minus-clean factor. It measures climate exposure, aligns with forward looking risk indicators, and shows that high-carbon-beta firms underperform when climate shocks occur.

Gezielt entlasten, fossile Importabhängigkeit verringern

Ariadne-Kurzdossier: Matthias Kalkuhl, Timothé Beaufils, Ulrich Eydam, Maik Heinemann, Nikolaj Moretti, Andreas Peichl, Philipp M. Richter (2026)

NDCs/Synthesis Report

MESSAGE TO PARTIES AND OBSERVERS - Nationally Determined Contributions Synthesis Report – Update

Organisations

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CPI

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change.

Finreon

Finreon, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), has established itself as a competent partner for innovative investment concepts in the field of asset management and investment consulting.

Canada Climate Law Initiative

The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) provides businesses and regulators with climate governance guidance so they can make informed decisions towards a net-zero economy.

The EDHEC Climate Institute

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) supports finance professionals and decision-makers in navigating the challenges of climate change through cutting-edge research and practical tools. Our work focuses on six key areas: Physical Risks, Transition Risks, Resilience & Transition Technologies, Climate Scenarios, Green Assets, and Climate Regulation & Policies.

CCLI

The CCLI examines the legal basis for directors and trustees to consider, manage, and report on climate change and broader environmental risks, opportunities and impacts, and the circumstances in which there may be liability for failing to do so. We also work to advance knowledge on effective sustainable governance practice.