07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
News
UNEP FI launches newest guidance on Financial Health and Inclusion for banks
The new Principles for Responsible guidance titled, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses: From Setting Targets to Implementation" is set to support financial institutions advance the financial well-being of their customers, by providing a comprehensive framework for financial institutions to build robust strategies, set impactful targets, and implement informed actions to drive impact in the realm of financial well-being and inclusion.
UNEP Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative Launches New Declaration to Drive Sustainable Insurance in Latin America and the Caribbean
English | Español Bogota/Geneva, 31 January, 2024 — The United Nations Environment Programme’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI), recently launched…
UNEP FI Leadership Council annual meeting 2023: a roadmap for sustainable finance
The UNEP FI Leadership Council convened its third annual meeting in December 2023, bringing together CEOs, presidents, and board chairs…
To serve net-zero clients, asset managers need a systematic approach to climate
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launches a call to action, sending a clear message to the asset management industry—"Serving Asset Owner Clients [is only possible] through Climate Stewardship".
Davos diary: Eric Usher summarises the sustainable finance highlights from the 2024 summit
On the winding train back from this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, UNEP FI Head, Eric…
Snapshot of a working life: Luanne Sieh, Group CSO, CIMB
At the beginning of the year, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) caught up with Luanne Sieh of CIMB Group for…
Gender and nature risk management: A four pillar approach for financial institutions
With over half of the world’s total GDP (circa $58 trillion of economic value) being moderately or highly dependent on nature, the degradation of our natural capital represents an escalating threat to our ecosystems, and to the financial stability of nations and organizations. Since the launch of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), financial institutions have been increasingly recognizing the benefits of assessing and mitigating nature-related capital risks. Yet, the gender component in nature-risk management is often overlooked. In this article, you will discover a four-pillar structure mirroring the TNFD to incorporate gender-responsive strategies in nature-risk management.
Net-Zero Banking Alliance reaches 140 members from 45 countries as it welcomes its first bank from China
Geneva, January 3rd – Today, the Bank of East Asia becomes the latest bank to join the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)…
How can policymakers support finance industry action on net-zero: Transparent disclosure of scenarios, metrics, targets and annual progress
The credibility of a net-zero commitment relies upon the transparent disclosure of science based 1.5° scenarios and respective metrics and…
