Climate scenario analysis is increasingly becoming a global supervisory expectation for financial institutions. We illustrate how financial-impact analysis can be conducted using proxies derived from the MSCI GeoSpatial Asset Intelligence dataset. 

We discuss best practices in sustainability due diligence observed among global banks and offer guidance on how banks can apply MSCI ESG Ratings and data to help manage financially material sustainability risks.  

Coal still makes up a big cut of China’s energy mix. But the country’s growth in renewables is undeniable. As climate targets are laid down and climate change accelerates, figuring out China’s emissions trajectory will be tricky. And that’s OK – we love a tricky discussion.

Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events. What impact has this had on the insurance market and how can insurers assess the impact of hazards and climate scenarios on their portfolios? 

Under pressure from wildfires and inflation, State Farm has stopped issuing new homeowner policies in California. We get to the bottom of how physical climate hazards may change the future shape of the insurance industry. And then we ask why the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance is a little different from the other alliances that fall under the GFANZ.

Some property and casualty insurers already use geospatial analysis in their pricing, claims processing and risk management. Adding a layer of biodiversity data to this analysis may help incorporate biodiversity considerations in underwriting.