Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Risk Management
• Social Risk Management
• Credit Risk Management

Governance Achievements

• Established Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Guideline for Banks and Financial Institutions

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Air and water pollution, solid waste management problems
• Social challenges including poverty reduction, human health, gender equality, and working conditions
• Environmental challenges including energy demand, renewable energy use, climate change vulnerability, and resource management
• B/FIs concern about competitive disadvantage in implementing E&S risk management procedures

Mitigation Strategies

• Issuing Guideline on Environmental & Social Risk Management for Banks and Financial Institutions to integrate sustainability into credit risk management
• Developing and implementing an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS)
• Providing capacity building initiatives
• Creating an enabling regulatory context that ensures a level playing field for B/FIs

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Vulnerability to the impacts of climate change

Opportunities

• Green financing and inclusive lending

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFC’s Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability, Equator Principles

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA8000