US financial agencies withdraw climate risk guidelines for big banks

Published 19:25 on October 17, 2025 / Last updated at 19:25 on October 17, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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The US federal government has withdrawn a set of guidelines designed to help large financial institutions manage climate-related risks, claiming that the guidelines are unnecessary and duplicative.
The US federal government has withdrawn a set of guidelines designed to help large financial institutions manage climate-related risks, claiming that the guidelines are unnecessary and duplicative.


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