Publications

This report provides practical recommendations for financial institutions operating in Latin America and the Caribbean on integrating just transition principles across organizational strategy, governance, internal operations, and the design of financial products and services. It outlines the regional context and showcases examples of public policies, institutional commitments, and financial instruments currently supporting just transition efforts across the region.

Promoting decent work is not only an ethical and sustainability imperative, but also a smart business strategy. This guidance helps banks integrate decent work considerations into their financial activities, following the UN Principles for Responsible Banking Journey.

This new report from UNEP FI and UN Women is designed to support the significant role banks have in closing the gender gap using their workplace policies and practices, business strategies and portfolios, as well as financial products and services.

G20 countries play a pivotal role in the transition to a just and sustainable economy as they represent 85% the…

The new PRB guidance, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion: From Setting Targets to Implementation", supports financial institutions prioritising financial well-being by creating common definitions for Financial Health and Inclusion, proposing a Pathway to Impact, and offering standard indicators and methodologies for strategy development and implementation. It provides practical tools to set impactful targets and create robust strategies to promote financial well-being, and tailor action plans to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses.

This report outlines the social and economic impacts of the low-carbon transition and supports banks and insurance companies in taking part in the achievement of a just transition.

In an era driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving financial landscapes, the role of banks in shaping economic progress…

The climate clock was ticking loudly in 2021, with every region of the globe impacted by climate change. At UNEP…

Examining banking and human rights from a UN Guiding Principles, hard law and soft law perspective

This Briefing clarifies how human rights relate to the activities of financial institutions and develops practical tools and guidance that can be used by the sector to better assess and manage its human rights-related risks.