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Is Bayer a litigation leading indicator?

Blog Emissions, Petrochemicals Bayer Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0100

Planet Tracker analysis of Bayer filings and presentations (e.g. annual reports, earnings calls, shareholder meetings) demonstrates that mentions of litigation have risen since 2020, notably in the annual report. On earnings calls, where analysts are given an opportunity to question the management team, it is also being raised. This hints that the ongoing threat from litigation is seen as of significance to the financial market valuations.

Investing in Deep Sea Mining is a Financial Mistake

Press Release Deep Sea Mining Financial Risk & Reward, Greenwashing, Transparency & Traceability Equity

London 7 March 2024 – Betting on resource extraction over nature preservation is a financial mistake, according to Planet Tracker’s latest report, “How to Lose Half a Trillion”.

How to Lose Half a Trillion

Report Deep Sea Mining Financial Risk & Reward, Greenwashing, Transparency & Traceability Equity PT0095

Mining the deep sea would be an ecological disaster that could cause over USD 500 billion in value destruction. The negative impact on the deep sea’s ecosystem services could lead to natural capital destruction of at least USD 465 billion, predominantly through habitat destruction.

Environmental Impact Analysis Reveals Advertising Agencies’ Silent Complicity

Press Release Advertising, Emissions Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Equity

A new comprehensive analysis reveals the extent to which advertising agencies are promoting clients with significant environmental impact and spotlights the apparent lack of commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles by major advertising Holding Companies: (Dentsu (4324) , Havas (HAV), IPG (IPG), Omnicom (OMC), Publicis (PUB), WPP (WPP).

From ADversity to ADvantage

Report Advertising, Emissions Executive Compensation, Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Equity PT0093

Corporate Alignment with Climate Goals Under Scrutiny: LyondellBasell & Bayer demonstrate good practice

Press Release Thought Leadership Greenwashing, Transparency & Traceability

London 12 February 2024 – In the face of escalating global climate concerns, in a new report from financial think tank Planet Tracker, corporations are being urged to reassess their affiliations with industry associations that diverge from their stated environmental objectives.

Climate Transition Mismatch

Report Thought Leadership Greenwashing, Transparency & Traceability PT0092

Company membership in trade associations has emerged as a critical area of concern, particularly when corporate management teams claim to be supportive of lowering their carbon footprint but are members of associations that appear to be at odds with the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. A new report from Planet Tracker urges corporations to reassess their affiliations with industry associations that diverge from their stated environmental objectives.

Exposing Water Risk

In a recent analysis of 3,900 documents, transcripts and filings from apparel-related companies using Natural Language Processing (NLP), Planet Tracker examined how the management teams of 29 major apparel brands perceive water-related risks.
An overwhelming 90% of the examined documents failed to mention water-related risks, with many companies barely mentioning water-related risk at all, highlighting a significant gap in disclosure practices.

Biodiversity risk – further delays

Blog Thought Leadership Financial Risk & Reward, Policy, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0096

The persistent delay in addressing the clear downward trend in biodiversity loss is both puzzling and disappointing. However, there are bright spots. The World Economic Forum (WEF) 19th Global Risks Report shows that environmental issues are on the risk radar of academics, businesses, governments, the international community and civil society. Although there is a belief that regulation, particularly global treaties and agreements, are the solution to both biodiversity loss/ecosystem collapse and halting a critical change to Earth systems, this year we will be able to observe whether this plays out. 2024 will see two UN COPs, one on biodiversity (COP16) an another on climate (COP29). Will they demonstrate that biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse is a near term risk that urgently needs addressing?

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