Heatwaves Threaten European Banks by Increasing Credit Risk
Regulatory authorities in the European Union are working to expand their tools for assessing the risks of heatwaves and their economic impact on banks. These steps include developing methods to measure the financial effects of high temperatures and integrating climate risks into stress tests scheduled for 2027, involving 63 banks. The European Environment Agency estimates that economic losses caused by climate phenomena in the EU amounted to 822 billion euros between 1980 and 2024, with the average annual losses rising to 44.9 billion euros between 2020 and 2024. Data indicates that heatwaves have a noticeable impact on productivity and the economy, increasing pressures on financial institutions and infrastructure across the continent.
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