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This analysis of the alignment for each country financial industry with the country objectives is coming in different forms in order to assess the efffectiviness of the climate / emissions actions to reach proposed objectives.
Around three years ago, when I was still head of PACTA, we initiated a project with the ECB where they would apply PACTA to their loan books using Anacredit. A groundbreaking and challenging project. Now after 3 years of hard work, the ECB published their report (see link below). Even though I left the PACTA team last year, this still feels like an absolute milestone. What's more, I know that the PACTA and 2° Investing Initiative team from the very early days have always done their work simply to get the thinking behind PACTA out there. It was never about promoting PACTA, but about showing the value of comparing the production plans of companies in CO2-intensive sector to sectoral decarbonization scenario's as a complementary approach to other ways of looking at the climate alignment of financial institutions. From the very early days Jakob Thomä made it clear that our goal was to shape the thinking on this issue. And it seems, from the coverage in Responsible Investor (see below), that this is actually what is happening. What a ride :) From RI: “The analysis, and its underlying methodology, is likely to become a key reference point for institutions seeking compliance with the new rules. Traditional prudential oversight has centered on historical financial information, which means there is not a significant body of best practice to draw on to develop forward-looking projections." "Major EU banks will be expected to assess how closely their carbon-intensive exposures are aligned with net-zero scenarios issued by the International Energy Agency as part of their regulatory prudential disclosures, according to draft requirements by the European Banking Authority. This will apply to EU-listed banks for the following sector portfolios: energy, fossil fuel combustion, automotive, aviation, maritime transport, cement, clinker and lime production, iron and steel, coke and metal ore production, and chemicals." ECB report: https://lnkd.in/eXj3Tgiq Massive congratulations to Guan Schellekens George Harris Jackson Hoffart Nicholas Dodd Jacob Kastl Daisy Johana Pacheco Bernal Sarah Mendelsohn Sarah LaMonaca Kaitlin Crouch-Hess Brian O'Hanlon Noémie Klein and anyone else I may have forgotten from the ECB, RMI, Asset Impact and PACTA teams! And thank you to PACTA funders ClimateWorks and European Climate Foundation! Good luck RMI and PACTA in the future!
Risks from misalignment of banks’ financing with the EU climate objectives - Assessment of the alignment of the European banking sector
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Risks from misalignment of banks’ financing with the EU climate objectives - Assessment of the alignment of the European banking sector
Around three years ago, when I was still head of PACTA, we initiated a project with the ECB where they would apply PACTA to their loan books using Anacredit. A groundbreaking and challenging project. Now after 3 years of hard work, the ECB published their report (see link below). Even though I left the PACTA team last year, this still feels like an absolute milestone. What's more, I know that the PACTA and 2° Investing Initiative team from the very early days have always done their work simply to get the thinking behind PACTA out there. It was never about promoting PACTA, but about showing the value of comparing the production plans of companies in CO2-intensive sector to sectoral decarbonization scenario's as a complementary approach to other ways of looking at the climate alignment of financial institutions. From the very early days Jakob Thomä made it clear that our goal was to shape the thinking on this issue. And it seems, from the coverage in Responsible Investor (see below), that this is actually what is happening. What a ride :) From RI: “The analysis, and its underlying methodology, is likely to become a key reference point for institutions seeking compliance with the new rules. Traditional prudential oversight has centered on historical financial information, which means there is not a significant body of best practice to draw on to develop forward-looking projections." "Major EU banks will be expected to assess how closely their carbon-intensive exposures are aligned with net-zero scenarios issued by the International Energy Agency as part of their regulatory prudential disclosures, according to draft requirements by the European Banking Authority. This will apply to EU-listed banks for the following sector portfolios: energy, fossil fuel combustion, automotive, aviation, maritime transport, cement, clinker and lime production, iron and steel, coke and metal ore production, and chemicals." ECB report: https://lnkd.in/eXj3Tgiq Massive congratulations to Guan Schellekens George Harris Jackson Hoffart Nicholas Dodd Jacob Kastl Daisy Johana Pacheco Bernal Sarah Mendelsohn Sarah LaMonaca Kaitlin Crouch-Hess Brian O'Hanlon Noémie Klein and anyone else I may have forgotten from the ECB, RMI, Asset Impact and PACTA teams! And thank you to PACTA funders ClimateWorks and European Climate Foundation! Good luck RMI and PACTA in the future!
Risks from misalignment of banks’ financing with the EU climate objectives - Assessment of the alignment of the European banking sector
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Around three years ago, when I was still head of PACTA, we initiated a project with the ECB where they would apply PACTA to their loan books using Anacredit. A groundbreaking and challenging project. Now after 3 years of hard work, the ECB published their report (see link below). Even though I left the PACTA team last year, this still feels like an absolute milestone. What's more, I know that the PACTA and 2° Investing Initiative team from the very early days have always done their work simply to get the thinking behind PACTA out there. It was never about promoting PACTA, but about showing the value of comparing the production plans of companies in CO2-intensive sector to sectoral decarbonization scenario's as a complementary approach to other ways of looking at the climate alignment of financial institutions. From the very early days Jakob Thomä made it clear that our goal was to shape the thinking on this issue. And it seems, from the coverage in Responsible Investor (see below), that this is actually what is happening. What a ride :) From RI: “The analysis, and its underlying methodology, is likely to become a key reference point for institutions seeking compliance with the new rules. Traditional prudential oversight has centered on historical financial information, which means there is not a significant body of best practice to draw on to develop forward-looking projections." "Major EU banks will be expected to assess how closely their carbon-intensive exposures are aligned with net-zero scenarios issued by the International Energy Agency as part of their regulatory prudential disclosures, according to draft requirements by the European Banking Authority. This will apply to EU-listed banks for the following sector portfolios: energy, fossil fuel combustion, automotive, aviation, maritime transport, cement, clinker and lime production, iron and steel, coke and metal ore production, and chemicals." ECB report: https://lnkd.in/eXj3Tgiq Massive congratulations to Guan Schellekens George Harris Jackson Hoffart Nicholas Dodd Jacob Kastl Daisy Johana Pacheco Bernal Sarah Mendelsohn Sarah LaMonaca Kaitlin Crouch-Hess Brian O'Hanlon Noémie Klein and anyone else I may have forgotten from the ECB, RMI, Asset Impact and PACTA teams! And thank you to PACTA funders ClimateWorks and European Climate Foundation! Good luck RMI and PACTA in the future!
Risks from misalignment of banks’ financing with the EU climate objectives - Assessment of the alignment of the European banking sector
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Discover how Investors for Paris Compliance is challenging Canada's Big Five banks on climate risk transparency and the efficacy of sustainable finance. Should investors be worried? #SustainableFinance #ClimateRisk #InvestorAdvocacy #CanadianBanks #RBC #TD #CIBC #Scotiabank #BMO #fintech #banking #news #finance https://lnkd.in/dksdEKP8
Discover how Investors for Paris Compliance is challenging Canada's Big Five banks on climate risk transparency and the efficacy of sustainable finance. Should investors be worried? #SustainableFinance #ClimateRisk #InvestorAdvocacy #CanadianBanks #RBC #TD #CIBC #Scotiabank #BMO
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🌍 New Report Alert‼️ Risks from Misalignment of Banks’ Financing with EU Climate Objectives - January 2024 🌍 The latest #assessment of the European #bankingsector's alignment with the EU's ambitious #climateobjectives is now available. This comprehensive report shines a spotlight on the critical intersection between #finance and #sustainability, offering insights into how banks’ financing activities are aligning (or misaligning) with pathways toward #decarbonization and #climateresilience. 💡 Key Highlights: - An in-depth look at the methodology for assessing bank alignment with #decarbonization pathways. - Detailed analysis of sector-by-sector and technology-by-technology alignment within euro area banks. - Case studies showcasing the journey towards net alignment, including a deep dive into the real estate sector and a major car manufacturer. 🏦 As the financial industry navigates the complexities of supporting a sustainable future, this report serves as a pivotal resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities in aligning financial flows with #climategoals. It calls for an urgent reassessment of strategies to mitigate risks associated with misalignment and to capitalize on the benefits of a #greenereconomy. 🎯 For industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to a #sustainablefinancialsector, this report is a must-read. It not only highlights the current state of play but also fosters dialogue on improving alignment practices across the board. 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dG-NU7Yz #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #EUClimateGoals #BankingSector #Decarbonization #Sustainability
Risks from misalignment of banks’ financing with the EU climate objectives - Assessment of the alignment of the European banking sector
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We are proudly among 12 signatories of two ShareAction statements presented at both Crédit Agricole’s and BNP Paribas’ AGMs in May, regarding the Banks' bond underwriting practices and emissions. BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole have since announced to shareholders that they will stop underwriting oil and gas bond issues unless green restrictions are included. The decision continues to allow bonds that support green projects, in addition to deals with issuers who do not produce oil and gas themselves, but operate within the fossil fuel supply chain. For more information on Osmosis’ active engagement programme, please visit https://lnkd.in/eUkR5HTT. Find out more on the news from the Financial Times below > #resourceefficiency #sustainableinvesting #sustainability #esginvesting https://lnkd.in/epER9SMu
Pair of major European banks backs away from oil and gas bond deals
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How will the latest guidance issued by The Principles reshape the way lending banks engage borrowers in sustainability performance dialogues? Find out how influential financiers like Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy CEO, ICMA - International Capital Market Association and Agnes Gourc, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, are collaborating to advance sustainable loan mechanisms. #Finance #GreenBonds #SustainableLoans
Will New Guidance Open the US$5tn Sustainable Bonds Market?
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Investors for Paris Compliance analyzes how RBC’s latest climate reporting signals a significant shift toward measurable "sustainable finance." Rather than vague commitments, RBC now pledges specific investments in renewable energy lending and climate solutions. For example: a commitment for $15 billion in renewable energy lending by 2030 is a tangible goal with measurable impact. Read on to understand why the concept of #sustainablefinance could even get replaced:
Are there signs that the banks might shift to make their "sustainable finance" business segment, well, sustainable? Read on...
RBC just took a knife to “sustainable finance” – that’s good - Investors For Paris Compliance
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Pressure appears to be growing to raise the standards of what banks can call #SustainableFinance: before this week's Barclays controversy, HSBC shareholders asked to see a detailed breakdown of its US$1 trillion sustainable finance target, and Citi and J.P. Morgan were asked to disclose their ratio of clean energy to fossil fuel financing. CSO Futures goes into more detail in the article below.
#SustainableFinance activities are again under scrutiny after it emerged that Barclays helped raise US$41 billion in sustainability-linked finance for #FossilFuels companies in 2023. Barclays says its labelling is consistent with guidance from the likes of the Loan Market Association (LMA), raising questions over the flexibility of these guidelines. Read our analysis of the controversy, including the financing provided to Canadian pipeline company Enbridge and the latest data offered by the #BankingOnClimateChaos report, in CSO Futures . https://lnkd.in/eha3PaNm #ChiefSustainabilityOfficer #Banking
Sustainable finance under scrutiny amid Barclays controversy
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Laying the right foundation through target-setting 🎯 is critical if banks are to not only reduce financed emissions but also finance emissions reductions. When setting climate targets, banks need a deep understanding of a sector- its processes, market structure and value chain, and what needs to change to reach net zero. Learn how @RMI is working with finance, industry, and other standard –setters across the aviation, aluminum, shipping, and steel sectors to create sector-specific measurement and disclosure frameworks 👉 https://bit.ly/4aLm5KQ
Why Sectoral Target-Setting Finance Frameworks Are Key to Industrial Decarbonization - RMI
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