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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NZAOA calls on private market asset managers to turn climate ambition into everyday practice

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How the NZAOA is supporting the unlocking of $1.3 trillion in climate finance

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for urgent action to tackle deforestation

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

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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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What has NZAOA achieved since 2019? A look at five key milestones

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New findings, same strong message: the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance updates its position on governmental carbon pricing

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s Target-Setting Protocol Fourth Edition affirms 1.5ºC ambition for 2030 portfolios ahead of real economy progress

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

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

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

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The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance releases a foundational paper for asset owner expectations of asset managers’ climate engagement

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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance demonstrates tangible climate action in the latest Progress Report

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NZAOA launches public consultation on the Target Setting Protocol Fourth Edition

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Fulfilling individual fiduciary responsibilities requires a collaborative response to climate risk

Working with 550+ members, representing $170+ trillion, to provide guidance to advance market practice

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Publications

Data Centres and AI Services Sector Brief

Briefing on CBD COP17 and Insurance: Insurers and the Global Biodiversity Framework: Managing risk, unlocking finance, enabling the transition

From Cali to Yerevan: Is the Financial System on Track?

Supporting policy engagement for banks: cement

Nature-related Regulation of Banks in China and the EU: A comparative landscape analysis

Enhancing sustainability-related disclosures

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Events

Yerevan, Armenia

UNEP FI at COP17

October 2026

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Recent News

NZAOA calls on private market asset managers to turn climate ambition into everyday practice

17 September 2026

NZAOA backs joint PRI–IIGCC investor statement calling for robust EU ETS

10 June 2026

UN Pension Fund and Caisse des Dépôts CIOs elected as Co-Chairs of NZAOA Steering Group

17 April 2026

COP30: NZAOA calls for policy action and collaboration to accelerate climate investments

18 November 2025

Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance exploring options for future focus after successful AGM

02 October 2025

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