As climate change intensifies globally, it also poses unprecedented challenges to the banking sector that require attention. This book examines how climate risks are reshaping the banking industry. Unlike the existing literature, which is mostly practitioner-oriented, this volume provides readers with a detailed and research-based analysis of both physical and transition risks, bridging the gap between climate science and banking theory from a global perspective. Climate Risks in the Banking Industry seeks to examine the development of these issues through different lenses by asking important theoretical and practical questions. It provides a framework that maps the existing academic research on climate risks in banking and offers a basis for future studies and practical applications. It includes an in-depth comparative analysis of international regulatory responses to provide a truly global vision. The book also examines how physical and transition risks affect different banking businesses and products, assesses current risk methodologies and their limitations, and proposes innovative approaches for integrating climate considerations into existing risk management frameworks. It serves as an important resource for academics in banking, finance, and environmental studies while also providing valuable implications for policymakers, regulators, and advanced students.

Gianluca Santilli is a Research Fellow at the University of Milan (Italy), and a Teaching Assistant in Financial Markets and Institutions at the University of Roma Tre (Italy). He gained his PhD in Banking and Finance at the University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy). He also holds a second level Master in Finance and Sustainable Development from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan (Italy). His research interests focus on the themes of sustainable finance, digitalisation of financial services, and bank regulation. His works have been presented to research conferences and published in international academic journals. He previously worked for primary financial institutions.