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Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024

Responsible Banking Progress Statement for PRB Signatories

UNEP FI’s new Principles for Responsible Banking Progress Statement consolidates a bank’s reporting into a readily digested short-form document with a renewed emphasis on demonstrating to both internal and external stakeholders, through crisp, concise narrative, how sustainability is a key aspect of the bank’s strategy and a driver of competitive advantage.  

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.

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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.