EBA steps up ESG scrutiny as Jyske becomes first to report under ECBC’s green label

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The European Banking Authority has published guidance on environmental, social and governance risk that illustrates an overriding need for transparency. It comes as Jyske Realkredit becomes the first bank to disclose information on its green mortgages under the European Covered Bond Council’s newly set up Energy-Efficient Mortgage Label initiative.