United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative – Partnership between United Nations Environment and the global financial sector to promote sustainable finance

UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME FINANCE INITIATIVE

The UN-convened network of banks, insurers and investors accelerating sustainable development

Catalysing action across the financial system
to support the transition to more sustainable
and inclusive economies worldwide

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The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new course on nature for bankers

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance Members Vote to Reinforce Guidelines for Climate Target Setting

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UNEP FI to support CSRD implementation by leveraging Principles for Responsible Banking requirements

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Calling on financial institutions to demand ambitious action on plastic pollution

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UNEP FI launches newest guidance on Financial Health and Inclusion for banks

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To serve net-zero clients, asset managers need a systematic approach to climate

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Gender and nature risk management: A four pillar approach for financial institutions

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2023 in review: A growing membership continues ambitious action on sustainable finance

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Blog: COP28’s UAE Consensus – Big on vision and paradigm, small on concrete measures

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COP28: High stakes moment for decisive climate action and global cooperation

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UNEP FI at COP28: Watch recordings

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The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets direction for members on policy engagement and transition planning

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance progress update: Over two thirds of NZBA banks have now set targets aligned with 1.5°C scenarios

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Export credit agencies supporting billions in global trade form net-zero alliance

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First roadmap for financiers implementing the Just Transition launched at COP28

Working with 500+ members, representing $170+ trillion, to provide guidance to advance market practice

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Publications

Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks – Version 2

Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses: From Setting Targets to Implementation

Climate Target Setting for Automotive Sector Financing

Setting Sail: Target setting in the Sustainable Blue Economy

Serving Asset Owner Clients through Climate Stewardship: A call to action to the asset management industry

Insuring the Climate Transition in Brazil

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Events

Watch Recordings

UNEP FI Regional Roundtables on Sustainable Finance

March 2023 - January 2024

Paris, France

Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2024

2 May 2024

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Recent News

The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new course on nature for bankers

19 March 2024

Diana Chepng’eno Speaks About Insurance Solutions for Sustainable Blue Economy

14 March 2024

Net-Zero Banking Alliance Members Vote to Reinforce Guidelines for Climate Target Setting

13 March 2024

UNEP FI to support CSRD implementation by leveraging Principles for Responsible Banking requirements

01 March 2024

Snapshot of a working life: James Close, Head of Climate Change and Environment, NatWest Group

29 February 2024

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