Climate Change

Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Events | 16 September 2024

Measuring and disclosing GHG emissions associated with financial activities: Insights for banks in Africa & Middle East

This webinar on measuring and disclosing GHG emissions in financial activities is tailored to Africa and Middle East (AME) banks and will discuss the value of measuring financed emissions for banks in the region, introduce the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard and relevant tools and methodologies, developed by the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), and showcase examples applying the PCAF calculation options.

Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Events, Webinar | 22 August 2024

Climate risk assessment and scenario analysis: Insights for banks in Africa and Middle East

This webinar on climate risk assessment and scenario analysis is tailored to Africa and Middle East (AME) banks and will provide an overview of physical and transition risks and their implications for the region, the regulatory landscape for climate risk reporting, and the tools and methodologies for climate scenario analysis.

Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD | 21 July 2024

A Comprehensive Review of Global Supervisory Climate Stress Tests

This report and its accompanying support document provide essential guidance on climate stress testing. It focuses on assessing the vulnerability of financial institutions to climate change impacts, identifying systemic risks, and enhancing informed decision-making. By addressing the lack of standardized, high-quality data, this guide helps regulators, central banks, policymakers, and financial institutions navigate data challenges.

Banking, Climate Change, News, Pollution & Circular Economy, Principles for Responsible Banking | 18 July 2024

New resources to help banks operationalise the links between the circular economy and sustainability impacts

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) releases the first reports in a new series of resources helping banks implement and benefit from the interlinkages between the circular economy and major sustainability challenges of climate change, nature loss, and pollution.