Difference between revisions of "ESG Risks"

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== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
'''ESG Risks''' is the collection of [[Risk Type | risk types]] recognized with the articulation of [[ESG Criteria]]. The term is used in the context of [[Sustainable Finance]]
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'''ESG Risks''' are the risks of any negative financial impact on an institution stemming from the current or prospective impacts of [[ESG Factors]] on its counterparties or invested assets. The term is used in the context of [[Sustainable Finance]].
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In the context of formal [[ESG Risk Management]], ESG Risks is the collection of [[Risk Type | risk types]] recognized with the articulation of [[ESG Criteria]].  
  
 
== Issues and Challenges ==
 
== Issues and Challenges ==
* Uniform definition of ESG Risks
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* Lack of Uniform definition of ESG Risks
* Appropriate quantitative and qualitative criteria for the assessment of the impact of ESG Risks
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* Lack of Appropriate quantitative and qualitative criteria for the assessment of the impact of ESG Risks
  
  
[[Category:Sustainable Finance]]
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[[Category:ESG Risk Management]]

Revision as of 13:58, 11 August 2021

Definition

ESG Risks are the risks of any negative financial impact on an institution stemming from the current or prospective impacts of ESG Factors on its counterparties or invested assets. The term is used in the context of Sustainable Finance.

In the context of formal ESG Risk Management, ESG Risks is the collection of risk types recognized with the articulation of ESG Criteria.

Issues and Challenges

  • Lack of Uniform definition of ESG Risks
  • Lack of Appropriate quantitative and qualitative criteria for the assessment of the impact of ESG Risks