Discussion paper on the role of environmental risks in the prudential framework

The discussion paper on the role of environmental risks in the prudential framework for credit institutions and investment firms explores whether and how environmental risks are to be incorporated into the Pillar 1 prudential framework. It launches the discussion on the potential incorporation of a forward-looking perspective in the prudential framework. It also stresses the importance of collecting relevant and reliable information on environmental risks and their impact on institutions’ financial losses.