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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New report maps nature-related regulations for banks, finding rise in initiatives across key regions

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New guidance from UN Women and UNEP FI – Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

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If you missed it, watch recordings of UNEP FI’s Global Roundtable 2024

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2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times

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COP29 outcomes: balancing progress and challenges on the road to climate action

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for regulatory mandates on Scope 3 disclosure

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UNEP FI introduces simplified reporting, new assurance standards, strengthens PRB Responsible Banking Journey

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At COP29, major public and private finance coalition issues recommendations for post-2025 climate finance goals

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UN forum launches first global guide on transition plans for insurers at COP29

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UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance launches target-setting guidance at COP29

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UNEP FI at COP29: Get involved

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More than 600 investors call on world governments at COP29 to implement critical climate policies

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Principles for Responsible Banking Academy celebrates 2-year anniversary with significant milestones and global expansion

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets the pace on climate ambition, action and transparency in latest Progress Report

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Responsible Banking – Priorities and Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

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

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Publications

A Practical Guide to 1.5°C Scenarios for Financial Users

UNEP FI Review 2022 and 2023

Navigating Pollution: A Blueprint for the Banking Sector

Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Target Setting Guidance for Banks

Navigating Nature-related Regulations for Banks: Mapping the Policy Landscape

Impact Mappings

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Events

Geneva, Switzerland and online

UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024

10-11 December 2024

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Recent News

New report maps nature-related regulations for banks, finding rise in initiatives across key regions

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Snapshot of a working life: Jose Luis Muñoz Dominguez, Executive Director Sustainability and Investor Relations, Banorte

16 January 2025

China embarks on a journey of ESG disclosure: 2024 progress and focus for 2025

07 January 2025

Trend Report Nature and Finance: Looking ahead to 2025

18 December 2024

New guidance from UN Women and UNEP FI – Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

11 December 2024

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