Net Zero Banking

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 04 December 2023

This paper discusses how banks may consider reporting their transition finance efforts. We see a need for additional specific metrics, as existing metrics may fail to provide a full picture of banks’ approaches to decarbonising their portfolios.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, Net Zero Banking, Publications, Themes, UNEP FI Publications | 30 November 2023

With the goal of fighting climate change and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals, ten organisations—representing some of the largest…

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Target Setting | 18 September 2023

To support Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) member banks in developing targets, the Alliance has developed this short paper to provide clarification on the Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks outlining how the Alliance views the treatment of offsetting in relation to member commitments.

Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 17 July 2023

The Middle East and North African (MENA) region is one of the world’s most vulnerable areas to climate change, which…

Net Zero Banking | 20 June 2023

Deutsche Bank has published a white paper outlining the role of residential real estate in its sustainability strategy and climate…

Banking, Climate Change, Events, Net Zero Banking, Podcasts | 26 May 2023

 As the world faces growing environmental and social challenges, financial organisations are transforming to incorporate ESG concerns into their…

Net Zero Banking | 20 May 2023

In its latest report, IEEFA has found that globally significant financial institutions are committing to divesting away from coal at…

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 30 April 2023

To support banks in developing transition plans, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) asked five members to share their approaches. This short paper shares insights from First Abu Dhabi Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, La Bank Postale, SMBC, and Swedbank on how they define transition finance, the related goals they have and how they are translated into targets, and how these new approaches have been socialised and integrated within their organisations.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News | 07 December 2022

The 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ended on 18 November with…

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 09 November 2022

On Finance Day at COP27, the industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance published its first Progress Report. This report, which details…