Are you ready to future-proof your business and reap the benefits?
As featured in the Financial Times
Climate change is driving up costs, tightening regulations, and increasing investor scrutiny. It is not just a threat to society, it is now a direct threat to business performance and long-term value. For boards and executives, the message is clear: ignoring climate risks puts profits in jeopardy. From disrupted supply chains to reputational damage, financial impacts are already hitting businesses. Climate governance isn’t box-ticking—it’s simply good business. Companies with climate-savvy boards are better positioned to manage threats, seize opportunities, and stay competitive.
The real question isn’t if your profits are at risk, but how ready you are. Climate change is personal for business. Are you leading through it—or waiting to be led by it?
The science is clear, is your strategy?
Where are the smart investment opportunities?
By D’Anne Hurd
Independent board member, SEC Audit Committee Financial Expert and member of the Climate Advisory Council of the NACD, our US Chapter
Published: 22/09/2025
Disruptive and positive change is reshaping global sectors and markets, but to stay competitive and drive long-term profitability, we must invest strategically in climate smart innovations today, says D’Anne Hurd
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