Webinar report: How banks assess climate risks and integrate them into credit risk assessments
The EIB West and Central Africa SME Banking and Microfinance Academy 2022
Webinar series – Learning event
Topic 7: How banks assess climate risks and integrate them into credit risk assessments
24 March -- Within the context of EIB TA Financial Sector Programme for West and Central Africa, MFW4A and the IPC, Horus and IECD Consortium are hosting the seventh webinar of their series on “How banks assess climate risks and integrate them into credit risk assessments”
The panelists shared their useful experiences on how banks and MFIs adapt their credit/loan approval processes to integrate climate change considerations and incentivize sustainable investments with a focus on SMEs. The panelists also highlighted the key steps ESM Framework and how climate-related risks can be mainstreamed in financial sector activities.
Participants gained knowledge on:
- How to assess climate change risks?
- Which approach to take in integrating climate risks into credit risks assessments?
- How to adapt products and services to more climate action?
The recording is available below. The presentation can be downloaded here