Incorporating the Financial

impact of environmental
issues in financing, investing,
and/or operating decisions
 Introduction

 In recent years, investors and companies have become

increasingly aware of the many ways that environmental issues
affect their businesses, presenting both challenges and
opportunities.
 Rich rewards are increasingly available to companies which are
able to transform environmental concern into market opportunity
or competitive advantage.
Top Environmental Problems and their
impact

 Pollution
One of the world’s biggest environmental problems
Top Environmental Problems and their
impact

 Waste Disposal
as populations and industries grow, so does the
problem of proper waste disposal.
Top Environmental Problems and their
impact

 Climate Change
a global problem that represents one of the principal
challenges facing humanity
Top Environmental Problems and their
impact

 Drought/Inadequate Access to Water

the world’s water supply is becoming increasingly scarce