Australia's Big Four Banks Underestimate Climate Risk by Ignoring Methane, New Report Claims
July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Australia's four largest banks face significant, unrecognized climate-related financial risks by largely overlooking methane emissions in their climate strategies and reporting, according to a new briefing note published by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, "Ignoring methane emissions leaves Australia's Big Four banks exposed," released in July 2025, highlights critical shortcomings in the banks . . .