Policy

Banking, Policy, PRB Implementation, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 28 April 2025

The new report, "Guidance on Responsible Policy Engagement," captures best practice and offers recommendations for developing and implementing effective policy engagement strategies, supporting banks in implementing Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) “Principle 4: Stakeholder Engagement.” The guidance is centred around four pillars of responsible policy engagement: consistency, accountability, transparency, and active engagement.

Banking, News, Policy, Principles for Responsible Banking | 28 April 2025

UNEP FI's new report, "Guidance on Responsible Policy Engagement," offers recommendations for developing and implementing effective policy engagement strategies, centred around four pillars of responsible policy engagement: consistency, accountability, transparency, and active engagement.

Europe, Events, Policy, Webinars | 17 April 2025

This May 8 webinar will highlight the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, its availability and credibility, and how it affects banks’ ability to correctly address sustainability-related risks. Experts will share insights from two recent papers.

Asia Pacific, China, Events, Policy, Webinars | 13 March 2025

As China defines and implements its national ESG disclosure regulations, what does 2025 hold for banks and other financial sector actors? How should China and Europe collaboratively advance the sustainable finance policy agenda to meet commitments to the Paris Accord and SDGs?

Asia Pacific, Events, Policy, Webinars | 13 March 2025

In this April 9 webinar, UNEP FI authors of a recent policy brief, “Sustainable Finance Taxonomies in ASEAN: Towards Regional Harmonization”, share insights and bring together key regional experts.

Asia Pacific, Policy, Publications | 10 March 2025

A new UNEP FI policy brief compares sustainable finance taxonomies across ASEAN Member States, finding increasing alignment with the regional ASEAN Taxonomy in key areas.

Asia Pacific, News, Policy | 10 March 2025

This article shares highlights from a new UNEP FI policy brief comparing ASEAN Member States' sustainable finance taxonomies and their alignment with the regional ASEAN Taxonomy.

Europe, Events, Policy, Webinars | 06 March 2025

In this March 20 webinar, UNEP FI representatives will provide an overview of the EU Omnibus Simplification Package, followed by perspectives from bank representatives on its implications.

Banking, Nature, News, Policy | 16 January 2025

Governments, central banks, and financial institutions around the world are increasingly recognizing the importance of addressing the interconnected threats to…

Asia Pacific, Banking, China, News, Policy | 07 January 2025

China made progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure in 2024, and has laid out ambitious policy directions and priorities for 2025. This article presents an analysis of recent developments and discusses how UNEP FI can support members in aligning with China’s disclosure policies while working with the government on the green transition.