28 Oct 2026

UK PRA’s climate supervisory expectations: a briefing for boards

This briefing follows Chapter Zero’s October webinar on the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) new supervisory expectations and focuses on five tangible ways NEDs can use the SS5/25 requirements to challenge assumptions and ensure climate risk informs decisions across their firm for long-term business continuity.

Although political winds may shift, climate risk remains a significant financial risk to businesses. Prudential regulators have acknowledged this reality and the need for better management of physical climate and transition risks. This is reflected in the updated supervisory statement from the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), SS5/25.

 

Actionable advice for members

Explore 5 tangible ways NEDs can use the SS5/25 requirements to challenge assumptions and ensure climate risk informs decisions across their firm:

Briefing for boards

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