This page provides information and resources to help financial institutions and consumers prepare for climate-related risks.
DFI Alerts and Press Releases
- DFI Alert on Systemic Risk of Climate Change and Related Financial Risks
July 07, 2021
Alert to financial services industries emphasizing the important role of financial institutions in addressing climate change as a systemic risk. - DFI Advises Financial Services Industry Leaders to Begin Preparations for Climate Change Impacts Now
July 07, 2021
Press release from DFI advising financial services industry leaders to begin preparations for climate change impacts.
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources to help you stay informed.
- Presidential Executive Order on Climate-Related Financial Risk
Details on presidential action regarding financial risks posed by climate change. - Energy and Environment Resources - Gov. Jay Inslee
Washington state resources for understanding climate change’s impact. - Addressing Climate as a Systemic Risk - Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies
Report outlining how and why U.S. financial regulators need to recognize and act on climate change as a systemic risk.