Abstract
Environmentally-focused investors often consider climate risks. However, potential liabilities for damages from extreme weather events due to emissions from carbon-intensive sectors present risks that may not be reflected in current share prices.
Given the devastation of the recent Atlantic hurricane season, it is worth asking how close we are to some companies or sectors being held liable, at least partially, due to their activities. The answer may be that this is closer than many might expect.
Given the devastation of the recent Atlantic hurricane season, it is worth asking how close we are to some companies or sectors being held liable, at least partially, due to their activities. The answer may be that this is closer than many might expect.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 36-36 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| No. | 429 |
| Specialist publication | Citywire Wealth Manager |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Feb 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Q55ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- General Environmental Science
