19 December 2023Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Policy, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social
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Snapshot of a working life: Jose Luis Muñoz Dominguez, Executive Director Sustainability and Investor Relations, Banorte
Jose Luis Muñoz of Banorte discusses how establishing effective governance structures enabled the bank to accelerate its climate initiatives and sustainable finance products in this snapshot interview.
New report maps nature-related regulations for banks, finding rise in initiatives across key regions
Governments, central banks, and financial institutions around the world are increasingly recognizing the importance of addressing the interconnected threats to…
China embarks on a journey of ESG disclosure: 2024 progress and focus for 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.
New guidance from UN Women and UNEP FI – Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Women and girls experience inequality across many areas of life. Systemic barriers, such as structural discrimination, adverse social and gender…
2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times
As we close the chapter on 2024, the imperative for the financial sector to spearhead the transition to a more…
UNEP FI introduces simplified reporting, new assurance standards, strengthens PRB Responsible Banking Journey
In the years since 2019 – when the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) framework was launched – the United Nations…
At COP29, major public and private finance coalition issues recommendations for post-2025 climate finance goals
Baku, Azerbaijan, 14 November 2024 – At COP29 today, a landmark global coalition of financial organisations and initiatives—including the International…
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.
Responsible Banking – Priorities and Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
Leading responsible banks are transforming the finance sector through four inter-related sustainability priorities – climate, nature, inclusive economies and human…
Banks make significant strides in net-zero commitments, but challenges persist
Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, the convener of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), and Shargiil Bashir, Chair of the…
