Concerns about supply shortages in the next quarter escalated further this month, according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey. Almost two-thirds of firms cited availability of materials and components as a factor likely to limit output next quarter – the highest share since January 1975, according to the group.

With just ten days until the COP26 UN Climate Summit kicks off in Glasgow, the two bodies are urging audit committees and directors to make better use of their internal audit functions in identifying, managing and mitigating the risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Global risk advisory, Inherent Risks, has today announced its official launch. The risk advisory, medical assistance and crisis management firm brings together a team of insurance, claims and medical assistance experts

Some large businesses will need to set out their green credentials to potential investors under new reporting rules outlined by government today. The new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements will compel pension schemes, investment products and asset managers and owners to disclose their environmental impact.

Origami Risk has announced the availability of its new online global vendor risk management solution. The single platform for managing insured and uninsured risks offers risk intelligence and industry best practice resources to help risk professionals obtain detailed vendor solvency and cyber security governance information and conduct extensive risk assessments.

Recognising that some companies may not have the resources to implement a complete system in one go, ISO 50005, Energy management systems – Guidelines for a phased implementation, provides guidance for a step-by-step process, helping organisations to more easily allocate the appropriate resources and priority levels based on their needs and capacities.