October 28, 2024 (NO COMMENTS)

A Risk Quantum analysis of 29 European banks shows that on average over 15% of their loans collateralised by property were classified as sensitive to physical climate change risks in the second quarter. Of the banks’ €3.91 trillion ($4.23 trillion) in loans secured by residential property, €594.5 billion (15.2%) was tied to geographical areas vulnerable to climate change. Chronic risk – such as long-term rising temperatures and sea levels – accounted for 2.43% of the total, while acute risk –