Socially Conscious Companies Why climate change is a board-relevant issue, when climate change should fall within their mandate, and how they can oversee climate-related risks and opportunities. “The impact of climate change on business is clear. Greenhouse gas emissions are warming the earth, and the temperature rise above 2 degrees celsius will have significant impacts on people and the planet. This poses market risks and opportunities to businesses. Company leadership, including corporate boards are trying to understand how to make their businesses resilient in the face of climate change impacts.” Report: Getting Climate Smart: A Primer for Corporate Directors in a Changing Environment