Are Banks Ready for Climate Risks?

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15 min listen
Guilherme de Melo Silva, Michael Disabato
March 4, 2025
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Banks face growing pressure from regulators to assess the risks climate change poses to their loan portfolios. Some regions, like Europe, are tightening standards, while others, like the U.S., remain hesitant. Our latest research reveals that banks with high exposure to industrials — especially in APAC — could see default risks rise by 50% over the next decade. Will global banks adapt, or are we heading toward a financial blind spot? Find out on this episode of ESG now! 
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Michael Disabato
Michael Disabato
Vice President, MSCI Research
Guilherme de Melo Silva
Guilherme de Melo Silva
Vice President, MSCI Research
Anja Ludzuweit, MSCI ESG Research

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