"Transition risks" from climate change | IFRS S2 definition

Definition of transition risks in IFRS S2Climate-related risks include both physical risks and transition risks.

Climate-related transition risks are defined by IFRS S2 as being: "Risks that arise from efforts to transition to a lower-carbon economy. Transition risks include:

These risks could carry financial implications for an entity, such as increased operating costs or asset impairment due to new or amended climate-related regulations. The entity's financial performance could also be affected by shifting consumer demands and the development and deployment of new technology."

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