Beyond the Mandate: The Federal Reserve’s Expanding Role in Climate Supervision Within the Financial Sector.

The article examines the Federal Reserve's expanding role in climate supervision within the financial sector, raising questions about mandates and authority. It discusses how climate‑related risks are being integrated into oversight, potentially reshaping lending, investment, and regulatory framewor...

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Publicado en:	Independent Review Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 191 - 218
Autor principal:	KUVVET, EMRE
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Independent Institute Fall2026
Materias:	Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.) Loans Federal Reserve banks Risk assessment of climate change Regulation of financial institutions Financial services industry
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Sumario:	The article examines the Federal Reserve's expanding role in climate supervision within the financial sector, raising questions about mandates and authority. It discusses how climate‑related risks are being integrated into oversight, potentially reshaping lending, investment, and regulatory frameworks. It also mentions concerns over mission creep, political implications, and the balance between financial stability and environmental responsibility.