EU report urges nature risks be factored into SME financial assessments

Published 11:27 on March 13, 2026 / Last updated at 11:27 on March 13, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate, Policy)

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Incorporating nature-related risks into financial assessment frameworks for European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could improve estimates of default, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Incorporating nature-related risks into financial assessment frameworks for European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could improve estimates of default, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).


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