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Integration of ESG in treasury

Responsible investing is widely known as the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment processes and decision-making. ESG factors cover a wide spectrum of topics that traditionally are not part of financial analysis yet may have financial relevance. Environmental factors relate to a company’s role in climate change, its use of natural resources, its pollution and waste, and the environmental opportunities it pursues. Social factors cover topics concerning human capital, product liability, stakeholder opposition and social opportunities. Governance factors include aspects regarding the corporate governance and behavior of a company.

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Market Profile: Weather Derivatives in Switzerland

A qualitative analysis on prerequisites for an active market

As a result of climate change, the weather is becoming more relevant for a broad variety of companies in different industries. Companies depending on a certain weather resistance are confronted with unexpected consequences and risks due to increased weather fluctuations. Major variances in temperature may cause instable revenue flows with the associated financial risks.

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Weather Risk

Is it Time to Cover Up?

We’ve all read about climate change, but have you considered what could happen to your company’s bottom line in the event of extreme weather conditions and temperatures?

If you work for a corporation that is dependent on crop commodities, for example, then the failure, delay or poor quality of that crop could damage profits.

The question is: what can you do about it?

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