Better corporate disclosure is vital for a low-carbon economy

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  1. How would Exxon Mobil reserves have changed had it reported climate risk in its 2016 assessments?

  2. What, according to the TCFD, would support more appropriate risk pricing as regards climate change?

  3. What can have a big impact on market risks for a company?

  4. How does the TCFD define the risk categories?

  5. What is the overriding physical risk that can impact on the financial performance of a company?

  6. Are there advantages that companies can gain from climate change?

  7. How is the TCFD pressurising companies in regard to filings?

  8. What is carbon pricing?

  9. What is the ultimate goal of the TCFD?

  10. What could be some unintended consequences of the TCFD voluntary filing requirements?