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Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 05 December 2024
2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in changing times
As we close the chapter on 2024, the imperative for the financial sector to spearhead the transition to a more…
Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 21 November 2024
UNEP FI introduces simplified reporting, new assurance standards, strengthens PRB Responsible Banking Journey
In the years since 2019 – when the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) framework was launched – the United Nations…
Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024
Principles for Responsible Banking Implementation Journey – Defining Responsible Banking
Th Implementation Journey expands on the foundations set out in the PRB’s 3 Key Steps, demonstrating Principle by Principle how responsible banking can be defined in practice. It showcases the diverse range of actions banks can take on their progressive and continuous journey.
Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024
Responsible Banking Progress Statement for PRB Signatories
Since its launch in 2019, over 350 banks – representing approximately 54% of global banking assets – have chosen to…
Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024
Guidance for Transparency
The UN Environmental Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) launched the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) in 2019. Five years on…
Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, News, Policy | 14 November 2024
At COP29, major public and private finance coalition issues recommendations for post-2025 climate finance goals
Baku, Azerbaijan, 14 November 2024 – At COP29 today, a landmark global coalition of financial organisations and initiatives—including the International…
News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 31 October 2024
Principles for Responsible Banking Academy celebrates 2-year anniversary with significant milestones and global expansion
The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy marks its second anniversary today, celebrating a period of substantial growth and global reach for the ongoing education of finance professionals on responsible banking practices. Since its launch in 2022, the Academy has provided over 2400 learners with essential knowledge and training to help create a culture of Responsible Banking, contributing to employees’ capabilities to contribute to the global transition to a more sustainable financial system.
Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Events, Webinars | 30 October 2024
Addressing climate mitigation for banks in Africa and Middle East: Insights and perspectives from banks in the region
During this webinar, learn from the experiences of 3 financial institutions from the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, and Morocco as they showcase their climate mitigation journey so far and engage in a peer-to-peer exchange on challenges ahead and net-zero opportunities from local and regional perspectives.
Banking, Nature, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 October 2024
Sector Action Guidance for Nature: Getting Started in the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Sectors
UNEP FI's new Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) guidance, Sector Action Guidance for Nature: Getting Started in the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Sectors, aims to translate the recommendations from the PRB Nature Target Setting Guidance into practical, sector-specific actions. Developed in partnership with The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC), this new PRB Sector Guidance makes explicit the specific priority actions banks can support clients to take in high impact sectors such as mining, agriculture and forestry, and is aimed to empower banks in their risk mitigation efforts across six key commodities, namely bauxite, copper, cattle, wood, soy and palm oil.
Banking, Nature, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 21 October 2024
New Sector Action Guidance for Nature: Getting Started in the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Sectors
UNEP FI's new Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) guidance, Sector Action Guidance for Nature: Getting Started in the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Sectors, aims to translate the recommendations from the PRB Nature Target Setting Guidance into practical, sector-specific actions. Developed in partnership with The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC), this new PRB Sector Guidance makes explicit the specific priority actions banks can support clients to take in high impact sectors such as mining, agriculture and forestry, and is aimed to empower banks in their risk mitigation efforts across six key commodities, namely bauxite, copper, cattle, wood, soy and palm oil.