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Case review 12/02/2021
Okpabi v Shell – a new era for global environmental claims?
The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in Okpabi and others (Appellants) v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and another (Respondents) [12.02.21].
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Article 10/02/2021
Is software failure considered material damage under machinery breakdown coverage?
Modern methods of construction increasingly requires integration of new technologies in construction processes and management, providing more efficiency, less contamination, more manageable data, and a wider scope of control on construction systems solutions and products.
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Article 29/01/2021
Climate-related stress testing, disclosure obligations, and the promotion of sustainability
Stress-testing for banks was first introduced as a response to the financial crisis in 2008/2009, and is used by the Bank of England to assess how banks can cope with severe economic scenarios in terms of capital requirements.
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Article 21/01/2021
Retrofitting homes: how to minimise risk
On 27 June 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. This requires the UK to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. Climate change has become a concern that can no longer be ignored so the UK’s implementation of international climate obligations is positive.
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Article 23/12/2020
Supreme Court gives green light to third runway at Heathrow
Earlier this year, the Court of Appeal ruled that the planned expansion of Heathrow Airport was unlawful. In particular, the Court of Appeal determined that the Secretary of State for Transport had failed to take into account climate change obligations contained within the Paris Agreement on Climate Change when drafting the Airport’s National Policy Statement.
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Article 11/12/2020
Asset managers are not sufficiently reporting on climate risk, TCFD consultation finds
Hurricanes, severe flooding and destructive wildfire events have been steadily increasing both in terms of frequency and ferocity. It is generally accepted that the cause of this acceleration is global warming. Changes are being made around the world to move to a carbon-neutral or carbon-zero environment.
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Report 11/12/2020
Trends update for financial risks and professions
Today’s directors and officers have significant responsibilities not only in preserving company value and ensuring success in the future but also in responding diligently to political and environmental tensions, emerging technologies, changing regulation, and the need to promote diversity. The D&O landscape will continue to be challenging as we move into 2021.
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Article 02/12/2020
Modern methods of construction
As the drive to a greener, more sustainable housing market continues, modern methods of construction are increasing in both popularity and usage. This drive is coming from a combination of government policies, consumer demand and also from within the industry itself.
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Article 02/12/2020
The impact of modern methods of construction on insurers
Modern methods of construction may be a solution for the UK housing crisis but what risks do insurers face? We explore the risks across all stages of the construction process and look at what solutions insurers can adopt.
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Article 25/11/2020
Climate change: The role of insurers in reducing carbon emissions