ESG Banking Day

An overview of the latest ESG trends, regulatory updates, and financial sector expectations. Topics include adapting to ESG risks, sustainability disclosures, and climate-related financial reporting.

A deep dive into the European Banking Authority's (EBA) guidelines on ESG risks and their implications. Discussion points:

• Key requirements and expectations.
• Integration of ESG risks into risk management frameworks.
• Challenges in alignment, including data and methodology.
• Best practices from across the sector.

A data-driven discussion on how extreme weather events, flooding, and heatwaves are impacting credit assessments. Key topics:

• Identifying high-risk sectors.
• Integrating climate risk exposure into credit risk models.
• Scenario analysis for financial impact prediction.
• Case studies from financial institutions.
• Impact on collateral valuation.

A practical session covering:

• Principles of ESG scenario analysis.
• Role in risk management and decision-making.
• Regulatory expectations for stress testing.
• Real-world applications from financial institutions.

Exploring the implications of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD):

• Omnibus Package developments.
• Assurance requirements under CSRD.
• Challenges in audit-ready ESG disclosures.
• Role of auditors in ESG data verification.
• Best practices for ESG data collection and reporting.

An analysis of Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD6) mandates, covering:

• ESG risk management requirements.
• Regulatory obligations for transition plans.
• Sustainability-linked financing expectations.
• Capital allocation strategies for ESG goals.