Climate change could slash company profits by 7% by 2035, says WEF
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Listening: Climate change could slash company profits by 7% by 2035, says WEF
Companies that ignore climate risks such as extreme heat could face annual losses in profits of up to 7% by 2035. This is nearly half the decline seen during the coronavirus pandemic.
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7 Prozent weniger Gewinn wegen Klimawandel
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This is the conclusion of a study by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF identifies particularly high risks from climate change for the telecommunications industry, utilities, and energy companies.
However, the WEF also sees opportunities. The market for sustainable products could triple to $14 trillion (CHF12.5 trillion) by mid-decade.
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