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ECB to expand climate factors in collateral framework to corporate credit claims

The ECB said the maximum additional reduction to collateral value from the climate factor will be 5%, and the change is expected to be implemented by the end of 2027 at the earliest.

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The European Central Bank decided to extend its use of climate factors in the Eurosystem collateral framework to certain eligible credit claims where the debtor is a non-financial corporation, expanding how climate related risks are reflected in risk management for refinancing operations.

The ECB said the extension is intended to address financial uncertainties linked to the green transition, including potential climate policy changes, technology developments, shifts in consumer behavior, litigation, and broader macroeconomic adjustments that could affect the value of pledged credit claims.

Under the ECB approach, collateral with greater sensitivity to climate uncertainties would face larger reductions, with a maximum additional reduction of 5% to the final collateral value across both bonds and credit claims.

Climate factor values for individual credit claims will not be publicly disclosed, and the ECB expects the measure to be implemented at the earliest by the end of 2027, with updates planned annually using new climate related data.

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