Publications

This report focuses on the nexus between circular economy and climate mitigation, outlining steps for banks to effectively embed circular solutions in their climate transition plans to achieve their net-zero and climate mitigation targets. It is supported by four sector supplements, guiding banks to develop sector-specific financing action plans that promote circular economy principles in high impact sectors with significant circularity potential, namely agrifood, buildings and construction, textiles, and metals and minerals.

This paper outlines a structured approach to unlock circular economy financing by making circular economics work and strengthening evidence of the circular economy’s value proposition. It sets out complementary roles and possible actionable priorities for governments, financial regulators and central banks, public and private financial institutions. 

A new UNEP FI policy brief discusses the evolution of the sustainable finance policy and regulatory landscape in China. It is intended as a short and accessible primer for financial sector stakeholders, policymakers and others with interests in China's green finance policies—highlighting the key sustainability-oriented regulation and instruments that China has deployed over the past two decades.

The Circular Economy (CE) Finance project in Latin America aims to empower financial institutions to scale up CE investments, particularly benefiting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), by addressing systemic barriers, improving taxonomy integration, and building internal capacities of financial institutions.

Transition planning is not only a regulatory or market-driven requirement—it is a core enabler of a bank’s portfolio composition, client engagement, and stakeholder and partnership strategies. In addition, transitioning planning helps banks respond to their climate, nature, human rights and healthy and inclusive economies commitments under the PRB. This report equips banks with the tools to embed sustainability into their core business models, enhance internal coordination, and proactively support the real economy’s transformation—delivering long-term value for both society and shareholders.

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.

This latest report from the Forum for Insurance Transition (FIT) is the first integrated “total balance sheet” transition plan guide…

This report sets out progress made since the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) since its establishment and details how it is working to align USD 338 billion of export support with pathways to net-zero by 2050. It provides insights into methodological developments, maps the instruments used by NZECA members to implement their commitments and progress towards their individual decarbonization goals and reflects on first positive impacts observed.

Report highlights signatories’ individual commitments to responsible investing, positioning them as credible leaders in managing climate risk and developing individual strategies.

This paper from the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) is designed for export credit agencies (ECAs) and export-import (ExIm) banks seeking to strengthen their approach to GHG accounting. It shares the practical experiences and methodologies of NZECA members, highlighting case studies that address the unique complexities of ECA portfolios.