BusinessEconomy

Climate Vulnerability Undervalued in Stock Markets, Research Reveals

Companies highly sensitive to temperature changes consistently underperform despite inflated stock prices, according to new financial research. A 52-year analysis reveals investors systematically underestimate climate-related financial risks, creating market inefficiencies.

Temperature Sensitivity Impacts Stock Performance

Firms with higher sensitivity to temperature fluctuations deliver significantly lower stock returns while remaining consistently overvalued, according to a comprehensive new study published in Management Science. The research analyzed over five decades of U.S. stock market data, revealing systematic mispricing of climate-related risks in financial markets.

InnovationSustainability

New Zealand Revises Livestock Methane Reduction Target to 14-24% by 2050

New Zealand has revised its 2050 methane reduction target for livestock and farm sources to 14-24% below 2017 levels. The updated goal reflects a balanced approach between emission reductions and maintaining agricultural exports.

New Zealand has announced a significant revision to its 2050 methane reduction targets for livestock and agricultural sectors, lowering the ambition from previous goals while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship. The new target aims for a 14-24% reduction in methane emissions from 2017 levels, down substantially from the previously established 24-47% reduction goal.

Revised Methane Targets for New Zealand Agriculture