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Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News | 03 January 2024

Geneva, January 3rd – Today, the Bank of East Asia becomes the latest bank to join the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)…

Banking, Events, Policy, Pollution & Circular Economy, Webinars | 21 December 2023

This webinar will explore regulatory developments necessary to support banks in integrating and mitigating plastic-related risks and impacts in their business activities.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 21 December 2023

'Climate Target Setting for Real Estate Sector Financing' is the first 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, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Policy, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 19 December 2023

2023 provided more evidence of the devastating impacts of climate change, conflict and inequality on communities and economies around the…

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 06 December 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) hosted a signing ceremony at COP28 for new signatories to the…

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

On Finance Day at COP28, the industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance published this Progress Update. The Net-Zero Banking Alliance provides…

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

Banks’ commitment to net zero continues to grow and to spread. NZBA membership has tripled in number since its launch…

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.

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, News, Social | 03 December 2023

Dubai, 3 December 2023 – Today at COP28, UNEP FI and the International Labor Organisation (ILO) release Just Transition Finance:…

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Publications, Social | 01 December 2023

This report outlines the social and economic impacts of the low-carbon transition and supports banks and insurance companies in taking part in the achievement of a just transition.