Empowering financial institutions: the EBRD's Climate Transition Programme

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Transition Finance

Topic 2

Regulations

Topic 3

Disclosure Standards

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource explains why climate transition plans are important for financial institutions and how a Climate Transition Programme supports banks, particularly in emerging markets, to align with the Paris Agreement.

Key Insights

Describes how transition plans help banks manage physical, transition and litigation climate risks
Identifies regulatory drivers, including ISSB standards, EU CSRD, CSDDD and prudential rules
Notes that voluntary initiatives have supported early action but lack enforcement power
Highlights data, regulatory and capacity constraints in emerging markets
Provides support on governance, strategy, metrics, disclosures and leadership

Why This Matters

Financial institutions are central to real economy decarbonization. This resource shows how transition planning support can help banks respond to regulatory pressure while continuing to provide finance in emerging markets.

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