Publications

The Implementation Journey expands on the foundations set out in the PRB’s 3 Key Steps, demonstrating Principle by Principle how responsible banking can be defined in practice. It showcases the diverse range of actions banks can take on their progressive and continuous journey. 

The Ocean Investment Protocol is a framework for financial institutions, policy makers and industry leaders to lead the growth of…

The new report, "Guidance on Responsible Policy Engagement," captures best practice and offers recommendations for developing and implementing effective policy engagement strategies, supporting banks in implementing Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) “Principle 4: Stakeholder Engagement.” The guidance is centred around four pillars of responsible policy engagement: consistency, accountability, transparency, and active engagement.

2024 was a pivotal year for sustainable finance. As climate risks escalated and biodiversity loss accelerated, the UNEP Finance Initiative…

Strengthening finance-nature partnerships: Insights from COP16 UNEP FI’s latest briefing explores the critical connections between the financial sector, nature, and…

Impact management explained, step by step! The Impact Protocol provides a step-by-step overview of how to analyse and manage bank…

A new UNEP FI policy brief compares sustainable finance taxonomies across ASEAN Member States, finding increasing alignment with the regional ASEAN Taxonomy in key areas.

This updated edition of the report, co-authored by the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the…

Global temperatures are over 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, intensifying climate risks and demanding urgent action. This UNEP FI report equips financial institutions with insights from IPCC-assessed 1.5°C scenarios to support decarbonization and guide risk assessment strategies. It emphasizes actionable pathways to align finance with global climate goals.

In this review summarizing the achievements of UNEP FI and its network of members during the years 2022 and 2023, find out how UNEP FI continued to help banks and insurers implement the industry frameworks, the Principles for Responsible Banking and the Principles for Sustainable Insurance, as well as the progress of the groundbreaking UN-convened net-zero alliances.