This article examines the key risks faced by banks in forming green credit portfolios and identifies effective strategies for risk management. Drawing on international experience, the study analyzes the nature of credit, climate, transition, technological, operational, market, and greenwashing risks. The findings demonstrate that green loans possess a more complex risk profile compared to traditional lending and require the implementation of environmental taxonomies, energy-efficiency certification, independent audits, and state-supported financing mechanisms. For Uzbekistan, adopting these tools can improve the quality of bank credit portfolios, reduce environmental risks, and accelerate the country’s green economic transition.

This research examines the influence of environmental risk management (ERM) on the credit portfolio stability of commercial banks in Uzbekistan, utilising secondary data from sustainability reports, regulatory publications, and international financial institutions. The results show that banks with more advanced ERM frameworks, which include environmental screening, green lending, and sustainability governance, have lower non-performing loan (NPL) ratios and better asset quality. On the other hand, banks that don’t use ERM as much are still more vulnerable to environmental and credit risks. The study finds that integrating environmental risks into the banking system in Uzbekistan is necessary to make it more financially stable and in line with global standards for sustainable finance

This article comprehensively analyzes the environmental problems arising against the backdrop of the acceleration of the globalization process and their impact on demographic processes. In the 21st century, the deepening of economic cooperation, the acceleration of industrialization, the practice of unlimited use of resources, and the expansion of transnational production chains are leading to a sharp increase in environmental pressure. Such factors as atmospheric pollution, global warming, water scarcity, soil degradation, and a decrease in biodiversity are seriously changing not only natural ecosystems but also demographic indicators related to human life. The study highlights the direct and indirect impact of environmental problems on such processes as the birth rate, mortality rate, migration flows, public health, the quality of labor resources, and territorial demographic imbalance. In particular, in regions with a high level of environmental risk, such demographic changes as a decrease in births, an increase in morbidity, an increase in premature deaths, an increase in ecological migration, and a decrease in population potential have been noted. Also, based on scientific sources, it is shown that factors such as water scarcity or drought caused by global climate change have become one of the main determinants of population migration strategy

This article examines the issues of ensuring the efficiency and sustainability of the energy supply system, technical losses occurring during electricity transmission, as well as local and international risk factors affecting energy security. The main structural components of the Energy Security Index are analyzed, and technical, economic, and environmental risks within the energy system are classified. The research findings indicate that comprehensive risk management and the reduction of transmission losses are essential conditions for ensuring energy security

This article analyzes the concept of sustainable development and the role of green finance in the banking sector. The study examines the practices of managing environmental and financial risks in commercial banks, foreign experiences, and examples from banks in Uzbekistan. The results indicate that green finance ensures not only ecological responsibility but also strategic development of banks. This approach contributes to financial stability, economic modernization, and strengthening environmental security

This paper analyzes the key criteria of sustainability reporting and the internationally widely applied standards, including GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, as well as the recommendations of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures). The role of sustainability reporting in assessing the long-term sustainability of organizational activities through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators is highlighted. The stakeholder-oriented nature of the GRI standards, the focus of IFRS S1 and S2 standards on the disclosure of financially material sustainability- and climate-related risks and opportunities, and the role of TCFD recommendations in climate risk management are examined. The findings of the study contribute to identifying the importance of international standards in the development of sustainability reporting

This article analyzes the significance and practical aspects of implementing ESG standards (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in the activities of insurance companies. It highlights the impact of ESG principles on investment processes, particularly in enhancing capital efficiency, improving risk management, and strengthening investor confidence. Based on the analysis of both domestic and international research, the article examines the mechanisms of ESG integration within the insurance sector and identifies key success factors as well as existing barriers. The paper provides practical recommendations for the effective implementation of ESG, including the development of internal policies, ensuring reporting transparency, and revising investment portfolios.