11 Jul 2023
Climate-Related Risk and ESG Considerations for Banking Institutions
Federal banking agencies are progressing with developments to enhance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures and climate-related reporting applicable to U.S. banking institutions. Access this practice note to review existing and proposed ESG disclosure requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and federal banking agencies, and explore recent regulatory developments around the identification and reporting of climate-related financial risks.
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