Banking

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…

Banking, News | 23 May 2023

This month marked a historic moment for the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB). Banking industry leaders and civil society representatives from…

Banking, Nature, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 22 May 2023

As part of a series of publications to help financial institutions understand the relevance and implications of the Kunming-Montreal Global…

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, Nature, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 04 May 2023

A pioneering working group consisting of 35 signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) has been formed to innovate…

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, Latin America & Caribbean, News | 27 April 2023

UNEP FI promoted a three-day event to exchange experiences on targets for positive impact on financial health and inclusion, climate…

Banking, Pollution & Circular Economy, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 20 April 2023

Our current linear economic system is based on a take-make-waste model which relies on resource extraction and depletes natural capital.…

Events, Pollution & Circular Economy, Principles for Responsible Banking, Webinars | 18 March 2023

A more resource-efficient and circular economy is a significant part of the solution to deliver on sustainability goals, including addressing climate…

Banking, Europe, News, Policy, Principles for Responsible Banking | 17 February 2023

UNEP FI has been reappointed as an observer in the new mandate EU Platform on Sustainable Finance. This platform seeks to promote dialogue and close cooperation among a wide range of stakeholders from the public and private sector which will be crucial to deliver on the aims of the EU Taxonomy Regulation and ultimately of the European green and the EU climate targets for 2030 and 2050.