Transition Risks in Climate Strategy
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What is a significant consequence of the transition risks faced by sectors and firms?

  • Complete elimination of climate change-related risks
  • Growth of all financial institutions regardless of sectors
  • Impairment of banks’ balance sheets due to high-carbon lending (correct)
  • Increased investment in renewable energy only

    • What notable action did the Trump administration take regarding climate change policies?

  • Strengthened environmental protection regulations
  • Increased funding for renewable energy projects
  • Introduced a carbon tax
  • Withdrew from the Paris Agreement (correct)

    • Which scenario carries a higher risk for financial institutions in the transition to net zero?

  • A disorderly transition with less time to adapt (correct)
  • A saturated market for high-carbon industries
  • An orderly transition aligned with the Paris Agreement
  • A gradual decline of fossil fuel extraction

    • What was the estimated increase in CO2 emissions due to changes in policy under the Trump administration?

    <p>1.8 gigatonnes of CO2e</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk do investors and insurers face when aligned with high-carbon firms?

    <p>Significant reduction in the value of their portfolios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the US to achieve net zero by mid-century?

    <p>A decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 5.4% annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential consequence of reputational risks for organizations associated with high-carbon production methods?

    <p>Decreased revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the nature of the transition to net zero affect the risks organizations encounter?

    <p>An orderly transition can mitigate some transition risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can reputational risks affect financial services firms?

    <p>They may suffer financial damage despite sustainable operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the current transition under the Biden administration from the previous administration?

    <p>Re-joining the Paris Agreement and addressing climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of reputational risks mentioned in the content?

    <p>Higher employee retention rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reputational risks can arise from associations with which of the following factors?

    <p>Social sustainability concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a company suffer from if it is seen as supporting organizations contributing to global warming?

    <p>Financial and reputational damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following consequences is linked to decreased demand for goods and services due to reputational risks?

    <p>Reduced revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can organizations experience due to their practices being associated with environmental harms?

    <p>Negative impact on brand value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to increased costs of crisis management in organizations with reputational risks?

    <p>Addressing public backlash and negative publicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of regulations designed to incentivise sustainability?

    <p>To ensure long-term certainty in policy and regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method to encourage low-carbon industries?

    <p>Implementing strict penalties for non-compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do incentives and subsidies impact financial institutions regarding sustainability?

    <p>They may lead to new market opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of lacking regulatory certainty for investors?

    <p>Decreased overall investment due to perceived risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is critical for firms considering sustainability in their operations?

    <p>The stability of the policy and regulatory landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do disincentives for high-carbon alternatives have on supply chains?

    <p>They can impact producers of high-carbon goods and their supply chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do energy efficiency and renewable energy play in addressing environmental issues?

    <p>They form part of a broader strategy to tackle climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is likely a part of a green finance strategy?

    <p>Increasing funding for technologies that improve sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of ING's energy transition scenarios?

    <p>Examining potential changes in fossil fuel demand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two scenarios does ING focus on for examining its strategy and portfolios?

    <p>Fast Forward and Wait and See</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Fast Forward' scenario primarily investigate for ING?

    <p>Transition risks faced by the bank in key sectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current state of approaches to managing climate, environmental, and sustainability risk?

    <p>Rapidly evolving with no universally accepted approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector is categorized as high risk for ING based on the heat map?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence an institution's approach to climate risk management?

    <p>Size, scale, and scope of the financial institution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sector does ING identify the least transition risk?

    <p>Real Estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the 'Wait and See' scenario in ING's analysis?

    <p>A cautious approach to energy transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a firm's risk governance framework regarding climate and sustainability risks?

    <p>To ensure risks are assessed and evaluated at all organizational levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a clearly articulated risk appetite benefit firms, particularly financial institutions?

    <p>It aids in understanding, monitoring, and communicating the overall approach to risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'risk appetite' primarily define?

    <p>The level of risk an organization is willing to take for strategic objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of risk governance frameworks as mentioned?

    <p>Corporate profit maximization strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of risk management, what characterizes climate and sustainability risks?

    <p>They possess a cross-cutting and transverse nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does embedding risk appetite within an organization ensure?

    <p>It is understood at all levels of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do risk committees play in risk governance frameworks?

    <p>They help in assessing and evaluating risks across the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant factor to consider when assessing an organization's risk appetite?

    <p>The firm's strategic and commercial objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Transition Risks

    • Companies must adapt their strategies to address transition risks brought about by the move to net zero, or they risk closure.
    • Transition risks include policy changes, evolving regulations, shifting consumer preferences, and changes in investment and lending patterns.
    • Transition risks impact not only high-carbon industries but also their supply and distribution chains.
    • The 2016-2020 Trump administration was skeptical about climate change, leading to the US exiting the Paris Agreement, increased investment in fossil fuels, and loosened environmental regulations.
    • The Biden administration rejoined the Paris Agreement, but the US faces a greater risk of a disorderly transition to net zero due to limited time.
    • The US needs to cut annual greenhouse gas emissions by 5.4% to reach net-zero by mid-century.
    • Financial institutions face transition risks through their investments and loans in high-carbon companies and sectors.
    • Financial institutions also have opportunities to help transition companies, offering capital relief for green and sustainable lending or stimulating new markets.
    • The orderly transition to net zero, aligned with the Paris Agreement and national and sectoral plans, does not reduce the scale and scope of the transition risks but makes them more manageable.
    • Financial institutions face reputational risks if they are associated with high-carbon emissions and unsustainable practices.
    • Financial services firms may suffer reputational and financial damage if they support companies and sectors that contribute to climate change or other environmental and social harms.

    Risk Management

    • Organizations require strong risk governance to understand, evaluate, and address climate, environmental, and sustainability risks.
    • An organization's risk appetite defines its willingness to take risks to achieve business objectives.
    • Scenario analysis is used to explore potential risks and opportunities related to climate, environmental, and sustainability issues.
    • ING has developed four long-term energy transition scenarios: "Fast Forward," "Wait and See," "Green Liberalism," and "Inefficiency."
    • The "Fast Forward" scenario explores the potential for rapid change, while the "Wait and See" scenario explores a more conservative approach.
    • The "Fast Forward" scenario has been used by ING to evaluate transition risks faced by the bank in key sectors.
    • ING has published a simple heat map showing its transition risk exposure in different sectors under the "Fast Forward" scenario.
    • There is currently no universal approach to climate, environmental, and sustainability risk management.
    • The approach taken by banks is influenced by their size, scale, capacity, capability in risk management and sustainability, and the development of national and international regulatory regimes.

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    This quiz explores the transition risks companies face in adapting their strategies for the move to net zero emissions. It covers key factors such as policy changes, consumer preferences, and the impact of different political administrations on climate initiatives. Understand how these risks affect industries and financial institutions.

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