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Companies are consolidating, automating production and shifting workers away from factory floors toward sales and advanced products.
Carbon & Climate
Pregnant women with ‘no cool place to go’ face rising heat risks, UN climate chief warns
In a survey across five countries, nearly all maternity workers said they had treated patients they believe were harmed by extreme heat. UN climate chief Simon Stiell calls pregnancy a new fault line in the climate crisis.
Growing water stress is creating financial and supply chain risks for businesses, with many companies still lacking systems to assess and manage their exposure.
Policy & Finance
Climate risks push businesses to look beyond reporting compliance
Rising insurance premiums, energy costs and supply chain disruptions are strengthening the case for investment in climate resilience, executives and officials said at the launch of EY’s new Singapore centre.
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2 October 2026
1 October 2026
Policy & Finance
USAID cuts carry environmental costs, new report finds
Policy & Finance
What will financial institutions do to China’s carbon market?
30 September 2026
Policy & Finance
Malaysia to launch new sustainability professionals body by end 2026
Policy & Finance
Singapore urges UN convention on AI safeguards as global risks mount
29 September 2026
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Singapore urges UN convention on AI safeguards as global risks mount
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