The Principles for Responsible Banking are a unique framework for ensuring that signatory banks’ strategy and practice align with the vision society has set out for its future in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Over 270 banks representing over 45% of banking assets worldwide have now joined this movement for change, leading the way towards a future in which the banking community makes the kind of positive contribution to people and the planet that society expects. This is a journey of unprecedented scale and scope at a time when such ambition is urgently needed.
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UNEP FI Events
Steering the Ship: Creating Board-Level Climate Dashboards for Banks
Webcast
12 July 2022
Investing in sustainable seafood: Why it matters and what can be done
Webinar
19 July 2022