Blog International recommendations help in identifying investment risks and opportunities related to climate change The goal of the Bank of Finland’s climate work is to spread knowledge and debate around sustainable finance and to enhance expertise in this area. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Increased flood risks caused by climate change will also affect banks Due to climate change, extreme weather events will become more frequent, resulting in material damage to buildings and other infrastructure. In Finland, for example, this will probably increase the risk of coastal floods. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Could the Green Supporting Factor help mitigate climate change? The need for sustainable finance has grown because of the urgency to mitigate climate change. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Blog Sustainable finance: a road towards a climate neutral Europe A key question in sustainable finance is finding ways for reorienting investments more rapidly and effectively, but at the same time in a balanced manner, towards supporting emission reduction targets. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Blog Mitigation of climate risks calls for new perspectives and cooperation Assessing the risks and costs arising from climate change – its effects, mitigation and, in the worst case, failure to mitigate – presents a major challenge for financial sector participants. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Debt risks amplified by housing company loans The macroprudential toolkit needs to be replenished with borrower-based instruments that take into account loan applicants’ repayment ability and are able to curtail household indebtedness as a whole. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Now is the time to strengthen the public finances and the foundations for productivity growth The euro area’s monetary policy stance is conducive to economic growth and employment in Finland. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Low oil price reveals implications of carbon risk A significant proportion of the world’s investment assets lie with companies whose business activities produce large amounts of carbon dioxide. In the future, restrictions on carbon emissions could lower the value of these companies. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+