Net Zero Banking

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Target Setting | 03 October 2025

The Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks outlines key principles to underpin the setting of credible, robust, impactful and ambitious targets for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 31 July 2025

Transition finance plays a vital role in enabling high-emitting sectors to decarbonize. Building on the previous work of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and other organizations, this report provides practical insights into how banks are integrating transition finance to support the decarbonization journey of their clients. Drawing from banks’ transition finance approaches and input from NZBA member banks, the report consolidates emerging practices, identifies common challenges, and fosters a shared understanding of credible transition finance approaches for banks.

Banking, Europe, Net Zero Banking, News, Policy | 18 July 2025

In February 2025, the European Commission (EC) announced the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), the EU’s main industrial strategy and a key part of its climate policy. As leveraging private capital will be key to the CID’s success, policymakers, banks and industry representatives recently shared their recommendations for overcoming barriers and leveraging opportunities to help the CID achieve its transformative potential at an event convened by UNEP FI, the European Banking Federation, and the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News | 16 January 2025

Jose Luis Muñoz of Banorte discusses how establishing effective governance structures enabled the bank to accelerate its climate initiatives and sustainable finance products in this snapshot interview.

Banking, Climate Change, Events, Net Zero Banking, Webinar | 08 October 2024

On October 31st, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance is hosting a virtual event on Mortgage Portfolio Standards, co-organised with Climate Strategy and IIGCC.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 03 October 2024

‘Target Setting for Capital Markets Activities’ addresses challenges banks face in setting net-zero targets for capital market activities. In summarising the findings of 22 member banks, this supporting note explores four key areas: facilitated emissions, activity scope, target design options, and implementation considerations.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 02 October 2024

‘Climate Target Setting for Power Generation Sector Financing’ is the fifth in a series of publications developed by members of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) with the goal of assisting banks by outlining the choices they face when setting climate-related targets for financing in various carbon-intensive sectors of the real economy.

Banking, Net Zero Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 01 October 2024

Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, the convener of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), and Shargiil Bashir, Chair of the…

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 01 October 2024

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance 2024 Progress Report provides an overview of member banks' efforts towards reaching net zero by 2050. It summarises information received from 122 member banks up to the end of May 2024 and offers insights into members’ progress on target setting and transition planning, two key aspects of the voluntary commitment banks make when joining the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).

Banking, Climate Change, Events, Net Zero Banking, Webinars | 07 August 2024

Join this webinar to discover how your institution can become part of a growing global network of banks that are shaping the future of sustainable finance.