“Can anybody still deny that we are facing a dramatic emergency?” U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterressaid via video. “That is why today, I call on all leaders worldwide to declare a State of Climate Emergency in their countries until carbon neutrality is reached.”

Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit

Dec 12, 2020

Cook did not call for specific goals during his remarks but disclosed that Apple is assisting 95 of its suppliers to transition to renewable energy, up from a figure of 70 disclosed in July. The iPhone maker earlier this year said it has become carbon-neutral for its corporate operations and set out plans to make its full supply chain and product lineup carbon-neutral by 2030.

Cold storage to companies: a stock trader’s guide to Covid vaccine rollout

Dec 12, 2020

With multiple vaccine types, the distribution chains involve hundreds of businesses—from airlines to makers of freezers, vials and disposable needles—and thousands of staff working to get shots from laboratory floors to the arms of populations around the world.

Insurers jostle to give dealmakers cover for when things go wrong

Dec 12, 2020

M&A protection can also remove a company’s need to set money aside for potential disputes and help them to avoid costly and lengthy litigation.

As a result, a spate of insurers has entered the market, with around 30 crowding in in Europe alone, broker Paragon said. Despite the rising level of claims, the entrants have pushed down premiums, but that could be temporary.

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