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In recent years, policymakers, regulators, investors, customers and others have focused on the role of financial institutions in the shift toward a low-carbon economy as well as in disclosure and management of climate-related financial risks. Differing approaches from federal, state, non-governmental and international bodies have created varied compliance requirements.

Banks must navigate policy initiatives that both expand climate-related regulation and disclosure and impose constraints on certain lending practices. These developments require institutions to ensure compliance while maintaining sound risk management practices.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Letter to Congress & Regulators
Follow-up Letter to CARB on the California Disclosure Laws related to Climate Risk and Greenhouse Gas
August 1, 2025
Comment Letter
Letter to ISSB on Climate Disclosure Amendments
June 27, 2025
Comment Letter
Letter to the Global Reporting Initiative on the Sector Standard Project for Financial Services
May 29, 2025
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to CARB on Climate-Disclosure Legislation
March 7, 2025

News

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Banking agencies withdraw climate risk principles
October 16, 2025
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CDFI Fund revises climate, race considerations in application process
September 29, 2025
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FSOC ends review of climate change risk
September 11, 2025
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ABA supports climate disclosure exclusions, warns of alternative disclosures
June 30, 2025

ABA Resources

SEC Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors: Comment Letter Writing Guide

Industry Resources

PwC: Climate Stress Testing Modeling Presentation

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Sustainable Finance Working Group

ABA’s Sustainable Finance Working Group provides member banks with a forum for discussing the many facets of sustainable engagement by banks, with a particular focus on advocacy.

Sustainable Finance Working Group

ABA’s Sustainable Finance Working Group provides member banks with a forum for discussing the many facets of sustainable engagement by banks, with a particular focus on advocacy.