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The TCFD’s ‘carbon-related assets’ metric got a makeover in 2021. But is it any better now?
Expanding the definition has brought more assets in scope, but sheds no light on the relative riskiness of different exposures When the Task Force on…
Climate risk regulation rundown: February 2022
What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) concluded its public consultation on…
Climate Risks for Asset Managers
Climate change impacts are already manifesting in extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. The global response to these impacts is also making itself felt, through…
Climate Trends: The IPCC’s latest report highlights the scale of climate risks
Intensifying climate risks are already pushing the limits of nature and humanity and threaten to surpass the world’s ability to adapt if greenhouse gas emissions…
Why Continuous Climate Education is Important for Businesses
Climate education has become increasingly relevant for businesses as governments around the world increase their focus on climate policies and regulations. In order to get…
Pillar politics: which part of the Basel framework is best for tackling climate risks?
Two recent papers offer contrasting views on Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 as tools for addressing banks’ exposures to climate risk Three ‘Pillars’ undergird the…
Why financial institutions are still lagging on climate risk management
A recent study suggests that resource constraints, concerns over regulation, and the allure of climate opportunities may all be slowing firms’ work on risk management…
How to Use TCFD to Build Investor Confidence
Climate change is rapidly rising on the agenda of major investors around the world. Pension funds, asset managers and other major capital allocators have recognized…
Assessing and Tackling Climate Risks for Banks
As global warming wreaks havoc across the world, there is a growing awareness that physical and transition risks threaten banks and the wider financial system….
The EBA’s climate disclosure standards leave much to be desired
New rules will force banks to publish stacks of climate data — but their usefulness may be limited Risk disclosures are supposed to alert investors…