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Banking, Net Zero Banking, News | 03 March 2022

Recent research has outlined perceived inconsistencies between the requirements of the Alliance commitment and the activities of its members. The NZBA wishes to reflect the highest level of ambition in its practices even as it balances that ambition against the pragmatic concerns of our current global economy, and so would like to provide more detail on how it is approaching these issues.

Asia Pacific, Banking, Events, News | 28 February 2022

Through this webinar, Thai banks will get to know more about the PRB and how it fits into the fast-evolving sustainable finance global landscape to provide insights into how it can be used to further develop and strengthen sustainable banking strategies.

Asia Pacific, Banking, Climate Change, Events, Regions, TCFD | 15 February 2022

In collaboration with Deloitte Malaysia, UNEP FI brings you a series of events focused on enhancing the talent and capabilities of the Malaysian banking industry. The series aims to better prepare participants to respond to growing stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements related to climate change.

Banking, Europe, Policy, Publications, Sustainable finance taxonomies | 15 February 2022

This joint report by UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation explores practical approaches for banks who wish to use…

Banking, Europe, News | 15 February 2022

UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation have launched a report, “Practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank…

Banking, Europe, Events, Webinars | 04 February 2022

The European Banking Federation (EBF) & the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) are hosting a virtual public event to launch the joint report on practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank lending.

Insurance, Net Zero Insurance, News, UNEP FI in the News | 04 February 2022

The group's chief risk officer and chair of the Net Zero Insurance Alliance explains why AXA has adopted a 'three strikes and you're out' policy with companies.

Africa & Middle East, Climate Change, Events, Investment, Webinars | 27 January 2022

This event is the first in a series on Climate-aligned investing in Africa run by UNEP FI. A first step towards adaptation to future climate change is reducing vulnerability and exposure to present climate variability. Significant co-benefits, synergies and trade-offs exist between mitigation and adaptation and among different adaptation responses across sectors.

Banking, Net Zero Banking, News | 19 January 2022

In January 2022, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance achieved a critical milestone as it welcomed the 100th signatory to its net-zero commitment. The NZBA now consists of over 100 members, representing 40 countries.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Events, Investment, News | 17 January 2022

This webinar, co-hosted by UNEP FI and PRI, brought together leading actors from the U.N.-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance to…