Manifest Climate

Climate is no longer simply the domain of CSR and ESG teams.

Progressive companies are building dedicated climate teams to manage the myriad risks of a changing climate and transitioning economy.

Our latest article outlines how these companies structure their climate teams for success. Read the full article: https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-11-14/3qlff

How to Structure Your Climate Team for Success Forward-thinking companies are building dedicated climate teams to manage climate risk. Here’s how the successful ones are doing it.

Getting climate consensus is pivotal for successfully managing climate risks and opportunities. Read our latest blog, “How to Build Climate Consensus in Four Easy Steps,” to discover the key strategies for securing buy-in at all levels and ensuring a unified approach to climate management. https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-11-09/3qbfm

How to Build Climate Consensus in Four Easy Steps Follow these four steps to build strong climate consensus at your organization.

Join us on November 9 at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT for a groundbreaking webinar on California's climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261! Discover the impact of these laws on businesses and how to prepare for the changes. Don't miss out on this essential discussion with industry experts Laura Zizzo, Erin Koch, Kenneth Wu, and Louie Woodall. Register now! https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-11-06/3q2yx

Breaking Down California’s SB 253 and SB 261 Climate Disclosure Rules In this webinar, Manifest Climate’s Co-Founder and CEO Laura Zizzo will speak with Erin Koch , Prologis’ Director of Global ESG, alongside Kenneth Wu, Gilead Science’s Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability, and Louie Woodall, Manifest Climate’s Product Content Director. The four wil...

Developing a holistic climate strategy stands as a paramount endeavor for any company seeking to effectively address its climate-related financial risks and opportunities. Although the optimal climate strategies are tailored to each organization, there are 7 fundamental steps that all companies should embrace when embarking on their journey into climate management. Learn more: https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-10-31/3phtj

The 7 Steps to a Strong Climate Strategy Follow these seven important steps to develop a strong climate strategy and kickstart your climate journey.

Last chance to register for our upcoming webinar with Los Angeles Capital Management LLC on October 25! Shashanka Suresh, Laina Draeger, and Sidharth Madan will discuss:

➤ Why identifying climate risks is important
➤ How physical risks can affect companies’ financial returns
➤ How Los Angeles Capital Management’s multi-factor model is well-positioned to anticipate risks and capture opportunities posed by climate change
➤ The processes, methodologies, and metrics needed when it comes to identifying climate risks

Register here: https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-10-24/3ntxj

Assessing Climate Risk in Asset Management In this webinar, Manifest Climate speaks with Los Angeles Capital Management about assessing climate risk in asset management.

As global warming accelerates, investors must adapt and fortify their portfolios. Check out our latest white paper in collaboration with Los Angeles Capital Management LLC to explore the critical role of climate risks in investment strategies. Discover innovative solutions for navigating extreme weather events and financially-prudent approaches to protect your assets. Don’t miss this essential resource - download now! https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-10-19/3ngsb

White Paper: How to build climate resilient investment portfolios Manifest Climate and Los Angeles Capital Management unpack how climate physical risks can shape investment strategies

Join us on October 25 for our webinar, “Assessing Climate Risk in Asset Management: A Conversation with Los Angeles Capital Management LLC.” We will discuss why identifying climate risks is important, how physical risks can affect companies’ financial returns, and how Los Angeles Capital Management’s multi-factor model is well-positioned to anticipate risks and capture opportunities posed by climate change. Register here: https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-10-17/3nbvf

Assessing Climate Risk in Asset Management In this webinar, Manifest Climate speaks with Los Angeles Capital Management about assessing climate risk in asset management.

Discover how technology can scale corporate climate resilience in our CEO and Co-founder Laura Zizzo's Forbes Business Council article. Witness the power of AI in driving effective climate strategy and disclosure! https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/09/08/how-technology-will-help-scale-corporate-climate-resilience/?utm_content=263644836&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-27064223&sh=645973f71662

"We created a methodology that allows the brain to do what it's best at — creativity, problem solving, strategy development. AI can do all the manual stuff." Check out our new video, where our CEO and Co-Founder Laura Zizzo explains the benefits of Manifest Climate's software solution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nwxM6dNK_M

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California is leading the charge in combating climate change with the introduction of two new climate disclosure bills, SB 253 and SB 261. The two bills aim to revolutionize corporate climate reporting in the state. Check out our latest blog to find out who will be impacted by these new rules, what they entail, and how you can get compliant. https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-10-05/3mdy7

SB 253 and SB 261: California's New Climate Disclosure Rules, Explained California’s new climate disclosure regulations are the first of their kind in the country. Here’s what you need to know.

Join our Product Content Director Louie Woodall on October 12 for a webinar with Investors for Paris Compliance, where he will discuss banks' net-zero transition plans. Sign up for the webinar here: https://www.investorsforparis.com/bank-net-zero-webinar/

Check out Laura Zizzo’s Forbes Business Council article on how technology can scale corporate resilience and help companies thrive in a low-carbon future. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gkVqsmdz

Our CEO and Co-founder Laura Zizzo is a keynote speaker at ! Be sure to stop by the Future Societies stage on September 27 to hear Laura talk about Sustainable Strategies for Climate Transformation! This will be a presentation you won't want to miss. https://elevate.ca/

Our team is looking forward to attending the Visionary 200 Sustainability Summit powered by One Podium for the second year in a row! Be sure to stop by our booth to learn how our software can align your climate disclosures with reporting requirements, identify climate risks and opportunities, provide competitive benchmarks, deliver an actionable climate roadmap, and more.

Discover how technology can rapidly accelerate your organization’s climate maturity by streamlining disclosure alignment and benchmarking processes. Get ahead with our data-driven climate recommendations and free up your time for high-value work. Learn more here: https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-09-22/3l5c7

Is It Time to Bring Technology Into Your Climate Risk Discussions? Finding the right technology partner is the key to unlocking progress on climate. Here’s how technology accelerates corporate climate progress.

Our team is excited to be at CREtech New York, connecting with industry leaders and discussing the latest in sustainability and climate risk planning for the real estate sector!

In last week’s climate risk news:
➤ Two landmark bills on corporate climate disclosure passed in the California State Senate this week and are now awaiting the state’s governor to sign them into law

➤ The United Nations-backed Science Based Targets initiative is creating a separate division for its targets validation service in a bid to boost the credibility of organizations’ science-based climate targets

➤ A new guide based on globally-recognized best practices and standards was released on Thursday to help companies produce more effective greenhouse gas emissions disclosures

➤ The European Commission has launched two consultations to seek feedback on its Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

➤ A new study says six of nine boundaries that define Earth’s safety for humans have been breached

Check out last week’s Weekly Round-Up for the most up-to-date news on climate-related risk. https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-09-18/3kl4b

Weekly Round-Up: September 11 - 15 California’s SB 253 and SB 261 go to the state governor’s desk, SBTi launches a separate entity for target validation, and more.

We are looking forward to attending CREtech New York 2023 next week! Reach out to our experts Jeffrey Iwasiw or Logan Brady to understand why leading companies trust the expertise of our Climate Risk Planning software. https://lnkd.in/gm89k_Q4

Join our upcoming webinar on September 20 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Our experts Pete Richardson and Hailee Voegelin will deep dive into climate reporting and management trends that have been pulled from Manifest Climate's database of corporate climate disclosures. Don’t miss this opportunity for exclusive climate insights! https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-09-13/3k79g

Diving Into Corporate Climate Disclosure and Management Trends In this webinar, our climate experts break down key climate disclosure and management trends found in Manifest Climate's database.

Check out our latest blog post to uncover what to do after calculating your financed GHG emissions. Learn how to turn these valuable insights into strategic, actionable climate initiatives and become an advocate for sustainability. https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-09-12/3k31c

Here's What To Do After Calculating Your Financed GHG Emissions Calculating financed GHG emissions allows financial firms to show their commitment to addressing climate change. Here's what to do afterward.

In last week’s climate risk news:
➤ The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group and the Global Reporting Initiative have announced they’ve reached a “high level of interoperability” between each of their respective sustainability disclosure standards

➤ The Network for Greening the Financial System released a beta version of its framework on nature-related financial risks for central banks and financial regulators

➤ The Singapore Exchange Regulation plans to table changes to its listing rules so they’re aligned with the sustainability and climate disclosure requirements out of the International Sustainability Standards Board

➤ None of the world’s largest 26 banks have publicly reported the amount of funding they’ve committed toward climate solutions over the last year, according to a new report out of the Transition Pathway Initiative

➤ The best way to achieve a net-zero economy is by accelerating the green transition to a rate that is quicker than what is possible under current climate policies, according to the European Central Bank’s second climate stress test

Check out last week’s Weekly Round-Up for the most up-to-date news on climate-related risk. https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-09-11/3jxp8

Weekly Round-Up: September 4 - 8 The ESRS and GRI Standards have achieved ‘high’ interoperability, while the Singapore Exchange Regulation will propose ISSB-aligned listing rules, and more.

“How to start? Assess where you are today, and figure out what matters to you in terms of driving change in the near term. Set yourself up for success by understanding your motivations for reporting.” Our team was at the Sustainability Reporting Europe 2023 hosted by Reuters Events for the last two days. It was great to meet new and familiar faces in the sustainability space!

Our team Holly Dunne, Matt Critchell, and Emile Lavergne are currently in London, UK for SFR Sustainable Finance & Regulation’s European conference. Reach out to them to learn more about Manifest Climate and how our software can supercharge your climate strategy.

In last week’s climate risk news:
➤ The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been urged to expand its sustainability-related disclosure requirements beyond climate by financial regulators and accounting bodies

➤ Aegon Asset Management, Scottish Widows, Railpen, and 33 other UK investors have warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that his government is complicating the financial industry’s efforts to facilitate a low-carbon transition

➤ Thirty-six financial institutions belonging to the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change have called on a major proxy advisory firm to better integrate climate concerns into its voting recommendations

➤ Voluntary carbon markets body Verra has enhanced its Verified Carbon Standard Program to improve usability, transparency, and integrity

➤ The Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change, a global initiative of institutional investors aimed at addressing climate risks and opportunities, is set to expand its reach

Check out last week’s Weekly Round-Up for the most up-to-date news on climate-related risk. https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-09-05/3jb6g

Weekly Round-Up: August 28 - September 1 Regulators weigh in on International Sustainability Standards Board priorities.

Manifest Climate’s Emile Lavergne will be participating on the panel “Realistic expectations for data within current disclosures” at SFR Sustainable Finance & Regulation European conference on September 5. The session will outline the changing expectations for data completion within issuer disclosure, the role of qualitative data within disclosures, and more! https://lnkd.in/grAyXx7m

On Sept. 6, Manifest Climate’s Manasvini Vaidyula will be participating in a workshop at the Canadian Lenders Association's Sustainable Finance Summit. The workshop will be a deep dive into cutting-edge technology solutions that are designed to empower banks and fintechs to effectively tackle sustainability challenges. The workshop will focus on real-world case studies and outcome-driven learnings, ensuring you gain practical knowledge. Click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gGk2czGB

Our team is looking forward to attending Sustainability Reporting Europe hosted by Reuters Events in London, UK! Reach out to Holly Dunne or Emile Lavergne to learn more about Manifest Climate and how we can help your organization with climate risk reporting. https://lnkd.in/en_Z2ru5

Did you miss our insightful webinar with Bridge Investment Group on their corporate climate journey? Watch the recording to learn about addressing climate risk, building consensus, and more! https://go.manifestclimate.com/l/934813/2023-08-28/3hlhk

Insights from a Corporate Climate Journey: A Discussion with Bridge Investment Group In this webinar, Manifest Climate sits down with Bridge Investment Group to discuss the company's corporate climate journey and more.

Manifest Climate is looking forward to sponsoring the SFR Sustainable Finance & Regulation European conference on September 5-6 in London, UK! Reach out to Holly Dunne, MBA, Matt Critchell, or Emile Lavergne to learn more about Manifest Climate’s Climate Risk Planning software. https://lnkd.in/dgDAWhWA