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Business can no longer ignore extreme heat events – it’s becoming a danger to the bottom line

Written by David Lont, Professor of Accounting and Finance, University of Otago

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When record-breaking heatwaves cause train tracks to bend, airport runways to buckle, and roads to melt, as happened in the United Kingdom last month, it is likely that business performance will suffer.

The problem is not going away, either. Businesses will need to better manage extreme heat risk. But are investors sufficiently...

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Business can no longer ignore extreme heat events – it’s becoming a danger to the bottom line

Advantages of Cloud Accounting Software for Australian Businesses

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

A new company tax mix has been proposed. We need to be careful how we assess it

Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

New Image acquires Nutrimetics from Tupperware Brands

The Hawaiian Shirt's Evolution from Island Wear to a Global Trend

Why our carbon emission policies don't work on air travel

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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