Publications

This report outlines the valuable insights gained and significant findings obtained from a global pilot project initiated by UNEP FI in conjunction with 20 financial institutions.

This discussion paper sets out practical steps for net-zero asset owners to both develop and evaluate transition plans.

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s Policy Engagement Guidelines set the direction for all Alliance members and external net-zero asset owners to actively align their policy engagement practices with their climate commitments.

On Finance Day at COP28, the industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance published this Progress Update. The Net-Zero Banking Alliance provides…

This paper discusses how banks may consider reporting their transition finance efforts. We see a need for additional specific metrics, as existing metrics may fail to provide a full picture of banks’ approaches to decarbonising their portfolios.

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.

This three-part report offers comprehensive guidance and best practice examples for financial institutions and policymakers in emerging markets to strengthen organisations’ climate risk management practices, facilitate informed decision-making, and ultimately contribute to the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive economies.

With the goal of fighting climate change and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals, ten organisations—representing some of the largest…

The new Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) Climate Adaptation Target Setting guidance aims to help banks accelerate their efforts on managing climate-related impacts and financing climate adaptation, by setting adaptation targets using the PRB impact framework.

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) calls for a whole-of-society approach to halting and reversing nature loss. UNEP FI and UNDP…