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Banks must embed ESG into risk – not build separate systems
Embedding ESG into risk frameworks is becoming essential for banks navigating new sustainability regulations. Daniel Meneghin of Lunar Bank explains why institutions must integrate sustainability into existing governance and risk processes rather than creating parallel structures that fail to deliver strategic value.
Mar 20, 2026
Daniel Meneghin
Daniel Meneghin, Head of ESG, Lunar Bank, Nordics
Tags: ALM, Treasury and Liquidity Risk
Banks must embed ESG into risk – not build separate systems
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  • Banks face growing pressure to integrate ESG mandates into governance and risk frameworks
  • Sustainability initiatives must be embedded within existing enterprise risk processes
  • ESG should not operate as a standalone function separate from risk and finance
  • Materiality assessments are essential for identifying the sustainability risks that matter most
  • Many organizations attempt to manage too many ESG priorities at once
  • Focusing on a smaller number of material sustainability risks improves strategy execution
  • Regulatory developments may give banks time to focus on practical implementation
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