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Business zeros in on climate change

Forcing companies to publish climate change risk scenarios could be a game-changer for investors worried about meeting their fiduciary duties to superannuation fund members and for regulators keen to preserve financial stability.

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While governments around the world drag the chain on taking tougher climate change policy actions, there are three powerful forces at work that will force business to take a leadership role in 2020.

Regulators are concerned about disruptions to financial stability from banks being exposed to stranded assets and properties inundated by rising sea levels.

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Tony Boyd is the former Chanticleer columnist. He has more than 35 years' experience as a finance journalist. Connect with Tony on Twitter. Email Tony at tony.boyd@afr.com

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/link/follow-20180101-p53o1v