Climate Change

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News, Publications, Target Setting | 04 December 2023

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.

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, News, Social | 03 December 2023

Dubai, 3 December 2023 – Today at COP28, UNEP FI and the International Labor Organisation (ILO) release Just Transition Finance:…

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Publications, Social | 01 December 2023

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.

Climate Change, Publications | 01 December 2023

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.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, Publications, Themes, UNEP FI Publications | 30 November 2023

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

Adaptation Finance, Banking, Climate Change, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 28 November 2023

In response to the escalating impacts of climate change and the widening gap in adaptation finance, today the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) has unveiled a new publication aimed at guiding banks to set climate adaptation targets.

Adaptation Finance, Banking, Climate Change, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Target Setting | 28 November 2023

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.

Climate Change, News, Policy | 24 November 2023

While the primary and immediate focus must be on swift and deep emission reductions across sectors, the deployment of carbon…

Climate Change, News, Policy | 17 November 2023

To facilitate the transformative shift needed to achieve net zero, transparent reporting of transition strategies and planning by governments, regions, companies and sectors is crucial.

Climate Change, News | 16 November 2023

At COP28, UNEP FI will bring to the attention of policymakers the progress being made by members as they develop the tools and guidance to decarbonize their businesses and implement the commitments they have made through various events.