Most climate analysis focuses on the impacts of steps to limit temperature rises, such as carbon prices or clean energy investment. Physical risks, on the other hand, have received less attention. That oversight is remiss; the impacts are lower, but they are also more certain. Physical damage lags atmospheric CO2 concentrations, which have been rising for decades, and will drive greater disruption even if emissions fall now. Our analysis examines the implications for companies and investments.
Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. • Risks of focusing on investments that involve sustainability and environmentally responsible investment criteria may influence investment performance relative to a fund’s benchmark or competing funds and expose a fund to increased risks related to downturns or other adverse developments in that market segment.
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