2020 - Critical Resource

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News and Articles

From Crisis to Crisis: Does the coronavirus pandemic make action on climate change by companies and governments more or less likely?

March 2020

On 26th March, Critical Resource recorded an exclusive ‘Critical Conversation’ podcast with leading thinkers to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on climate action by companies and governments.

View from the top: Critical Resource’s Senior Advisory Panel on the COVID-19 crisis

March 2020

Critical Resource’s Senior Advisory Panel provides initial thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis: “the biggest test of international cooperation the world has faced – and so far we are failing”.

The ‘G’ in ESG: Three critical issues for extractives companies

February 2020

Our article uncovers some of the key governance issues currently facing extractives companies and offers preliminary thoughts on how companies can navigate them.

‘Changes in investor attitudes pose fundamental challenges to fossil fuel companies’

February 2020

Carbon Tracker Initiative founder Mark Campanale discusses investor expectations and shortcomings in company and government responses to the energy transition.

Critical Resource joins forces with ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy

February 2020

We are excited to announce that as of 17 February 2020, Critical Resource will be a part of ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy.

‘Good ESG performance is vital for securing investment’

January 2020

IFC Global Head of Mining Namrata Thapar discusses investor expectations and calls on companies to be more ambitious on impact investing, shared value creation, gender equality and water management.