EBA Guidelines on ESG Risks 2025 – Are You Ready?
As ESG risks reshape the financial landscape, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued new guidelines that will soon become a game-changer for all credit institutions and investment firms in the EU.
📅 Coming into force on 11 January 2026 (2027 for small institutions), these guidelines will require banks to:
Identify and manage ESG risks across all financial categories
Integrate ESG into ICAAP, ILAAP, and business strategy
Develop robust, forward-looking transition plans
Use credible data, scenario-based methodologies, and materiality assessments
To help institutions and sustainability professionals navigate this complex but important change, I’ve created a Quick Guide Presentation that distills the most important elements of the EBA guidelines. It covers what the legal mandate requires, who is affected and when, and what practical steps your institution should be taking right now—from conducting ESG risk gap analyses to building governance capacity and preparing robust transition strategies.
📊 EBA Guidelines on ESG Risks - Quick Guide
✔️ Why ESG risks matter
✔️ What the legal mandate requires
✔️ Who is affected, and by when
✔️ What your institution should be doing right now
If you have questions or would like to discuss how your institution can respond strategically to these new requirements, feel free to get in touch.
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