1) Deals openly and objectively with tricky issues that can put a resources development company out of business.

2) Provides practical approaches and suggests solutions to environmental and social risks.

3) Examines issues that have only recently emerged: climate change, biodiversity, social responsibility, mine closure liabilities, etc.

4) Provides a concise, readily accessible reference.

5) Will help decision-makers to communicate informed on material financially relevant environmental and social risks.