Climate Change

Banking, Climate Change, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 20 November 2025

A Guide to Transition Plans for Banks: The path from targets to implementation

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.

Report Cover: A guide to transition plans for banks; Image: Silhouette of bridge under clear sky; Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal

Climate Change, Latin America & Caribbean, News, Social | 15 November 2025

A just transition for Latin America and the Caribbean: New guidance for banks and insurers launched at COP30

The transition to a sustainable economy is urgent, but it must be fair to all. This is especially true for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): one of the most climate-vulnerable regions facing persistent social inequalities. UNEP FI’s latest report provides practical guidance on how banks and insurers operating in LAC can integrate just transition principles across their organizations.

Climate Change, Latin America & Caribbean, Publications, Social | 15 November 2025

Financiamiento para la transición justa en América Latina y el Caribe: Hoja de ruta para bancos y aseguradoras

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.

Climate Change, Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance, Publications | 14 November 2025

Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance: First Progress Report

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.

Climate Change, Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance, News | 14 November 2025

Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance’s first progress report reveals advances in target-setting, measurable emissions reductions and climate finance developments

The UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) launches its first progress report in conjunction with Trade and Finance Day at COP30, detailing how it is working to align USD 338 billion of export support with pathways to net zero by 2050. Alongside the report, the alliance releases a paper on tailoring GHG accounting methodologies for trade finance.

Climate Change, Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance, Publications | 14 November 2025

Greenhouse Gas Accounting at Export Credit Agencies and Export-Import Banks

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.