recommended links
The links below are to the websites that we feel are the most useful to business owners and executives, like you, who want to develop their understanding of climate change and how it affects their businesses.
TCFD
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) held a two-day conference in collaboration with the Bank of England (BoE) discussing scenario analysis and how it can help companies assess climate risks in their strategic planning and risk management processes. The event was held in October 2017.
Major events
December 2009 Copenhagen Summit
International Institutes & Research Sites
- Bloomberg New Energy Finance
New Energy Finance is a leading provider of high quality research and analysis of the world's carbon markets
- The Pew Research Centre
The Pew Research Center is one of the most authoritative sources of information on climate change.
- Rocky Mountain Institute
This institute is a long standing and reputable group that focuses on practical solutions
- Skeptical Science - Global Warming and Climate Change Myths
Skeptical Science has produced a list of common misconceptions about climate change and false arguments used by deniers of the science.
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The WBCSD is a CEO-led organization of forward-thinking companies that galvanizes the global business community to create a sustainable future for business, society and the environment. It applies thought leadership and effective advocacy to generate constructive solutions and take shared action.
- WWF - Glossary of Climate Change Terms
The science of climate change is complex and covers a number of different scientific disciplines. Much of the material available is written in a language that is not directly relevant to business leaders. The WWF has produced a useful Glossary of Terms used in the area of climate change.
Australian Organisations
- Green Building Council Australia
Launched in 2002, the GBCA is a national, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to developing a sustainable property industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices. It is uniquely supported by both industry and governments across the country.
Media
- The Guardian Newspaper
The Guardian produces a section that focuses on climate change
- Environmental Leader
This US-based website is dedicated to reporting on environmental issues for executives.