Driving ESG Transformation in the Financial Sector
Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” in banking—it is a strategic imperative. Regulatory bodies and legislators are introducing comprehensive ESG frameworks, from the EU Taxonomy to the CSRD, that demand transparent, measurable, and impactful change. At the same time, customers increasingly expect their banks to act as drivers of positive environmental and social outcomes.
At msg Plaut, we help financial institutions not only comply with new rules, but leverage them to build resilient business models, unlock new market opportunities, and strengthen stakeholder trust. With deep banking expertise, advanced technology capabilities, and a people-first approach, we turn sustainability into a competitive advantage.
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Sustainable Banking Study 2024
Our 2024 study explores how banks are navigating the transition toward sustainable finance and ESG integration. Key findings include:
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Regulatory Pressure as a Catalyst: The EU Taxonomy, CSRD, and related frameworks are accelerating ESG integration into core banking processes.
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Data & Technology Gaps: Many institutions still face challenges in ESG data collection, scenario modelling, and reporting automation.
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Skills & Resource Shortages: Expertise in ESG risk management remains scarce, slowing transformation efforts.
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Growth Potential: Sustainability enables the development of new products, such as green bonds, ESG-linked loans, and climate-aligned investment strategies.
The study offers actionable insights on how banks can overcome operational and technological barriers to ESG compliance, while maximising business value.
Our End-to-End ESG Banking Services
We support institutions across every sustainability touchpoint—from risk strategy and product development to regulatory reporting and customer engagement.
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Integrate ESG risk factors into lending criteria.
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Develop tailored sustainability assessment frameworks.
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Deliver staff training on ESG risk evaluation.
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Build scenario models and planning tools.
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Connect to partner databases for real-time ESG data.
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Prepare CSRD-compliant sustainability reports.
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Automate ESG reporting workflows.
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Conduct gap analyses to ensure regulatory alignment.
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Merge internal and external ESG datasets.
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Provide calculation tools for supervisory data submissions.
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Apply life-cycle assessments to real estate valuations.
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Translate ecological factors into economic impact.
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Offer detailed portfolio-level sustainability reporting.
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Connect to technical partner valuation platforms.
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Align outsourcing policies and contracts with ESG principles.
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Integrate ESG KPIs into partner performance monitoring.
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Embed transition and physical climate risks into risk maps.
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Design sustainability stress tests.
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Develop ESG risk measurement tools and dashboards.
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Integrate ESG data sources into existing applications.
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Train compliance and audit teams on ESG obligations.
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Establish ongoing ESG compliance monitoring programmes.
Why Work with msg Plaut on Sustainable Banking?
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Deep Industry Expertise: Decades of experience in banking and risk management, combined with cutting-edge ESG knowledge.
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Technology-Driven Solutions: From AI-powered scenario modelling to automated ESG reporting tools.
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Holistic Transformation Support: We align regulatory compliance with business growth and customer trust.
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People-Centred Approach: Our solutions empower teams with the skills, tools, and confidence to deliver on sustainability goals.