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2017 training courses announced, 4,500 financial professionals trained since 2005, Survey of ESRA training courses conducted in 2016
In 2017 UNEP FI will once again offer its impactful training for the finance sector. This year the following…
2016 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights: Key Messages from UNEP FI
UNEP FI shares its report with takeaways from the 2016 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, which took place in…
UNEP FI – Foley Hoag LLP research paper contributes to a better understanding of banking and human rights
Foley Hoag LLP and UNEP FI collaborated on a research paper offering a legal analysis of the current banking and…
19 leading global banks and investors totaling $6.6 trillion in assets launch Principles for Positive Impact Finance
Paris, 30 January 2017 Today, 19 leading global banks and investors totaling $6.6 trillion in assets, launched the Principles for Positive Impact Finance at an event in Paris. The programme of the event is available here.
Read the press release in English and in French.Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century: Launch of Canada Roadmap
January 2017 The PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation have launched the…
Jordan Ahli Bank becomes first bank in Jordan to join UNEP FI
The Jordan Ahli Bank joined UNEP FI in January, thus becoming the first bank in Jordan to be a part…
Tawreeq Holdings first financial institution from UAE to join UNEP FI
In early January, Tawreeq Holdings, a UAE and Luxembourg based group, endorsed and became a signatory of the UNEP Statement of…
New York State Pension Fund joins Portfolio Decarbonization Coalition
January 24, 2017 In the latest demonstration of institutional asset owners’ commitment to climate action, New York State Common Retirement Fund,…
Dongbu Insurance joins Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative
Dongbu Insurance has signed on to the Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative, becoming the second Korean insurer to become…
CDL becomes first UNEP FI member in Singapore
UNEP FI is very pleased to welcome its first Singapore-based member, City Developments Limited (CDL), one of Singapore’s largest…