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More Than 75% of U.S. Companies Cite Climate Change as a Material Risk, According to Diligent

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2023, 76.2% of the 3000 largest U.S. companies mentioned climate change as a risk in their annual financial reports, up from 68.2% a year prior. This is according to the new Diligent Market Intelligence: ESG Engagements in 2024 report from Diligent. Featuring insights from Glass Lewis and Clarity AI, the report examines how companies can best prepare for new climate-related reporting standards, as well as the rise of workers’ rights activism and nature-related enga...

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