🌍 Insight Global: Climate risks & ESG ranking 2026
The new report by PwC & Urban Land Institute clearly shows:
👉 Climate risks are no longer a side issue – they determine access to capital.
📊 Key takeaways from the report:
– 83% see climate risks as the second most important ESG factor (after energy efficiency)
– Insurers are increasingly withdrawing from high-risk locations
– ESG is evolving from “nice-to-have” to investment filter
At the same time, Europe, as the fastest warming continent, is becoming a real stress test for portfolios
💡 What this means for the industry:
ESG is no longer just reporting – it is risk management, pricing factor and deal breaker all in one.
The following applies to investors, asset managers and developers:
👉 Those who do not actively integrate climate risks will lose access to capital in the medium term.
