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Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 11 December 2024

Women and girls experience inequality across many areas of life. Systemic barriers, such as structural discrimination, adverse social and gender…

Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Social | 11 December 2024

This new report from UNEP FI and UN Women is designed to support the significant role banks have in closing the gender gap using their workplace policies and practices, business strategies and portfolios, as well as financial products and services.

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 05 December 2024

As we close the chapter on 2024, the imperative for the financial sector to spearhead the transition to a more…

Climate Change, Events, Social, Webinar | 30 September 2024

In this webinar, UNEP FI members will hear directly from Indigenous Peoples about transformative business models designed to deliver shared prosperity. Practical examples and Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences of benefit-sharing and co-ownership will also be discussed.

Nature, News, Policy, Social | 20 August 2024

The G20, comprising of 19 countries and the European Union, collectively represents 85% of the global economy, putting it in…

Nature, Policy, Publications, Social | 20 August 2024

G20 countries play a pivotal role in the transition to a just and sustainable economy as they represent 85% the…

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Pollution & Circular Economy, Regions, SDGs and Impact, Social, UNEP FI in the News | 04 April 2024

UNEP FI and Building Bridges are joining forces to bring four days of action on sustainable finance to Geneva, Switzerland.…

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 21 February 2024

The new Principles for Responsible guidance titled, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses: From Setting Targets to Implementation" is set to support financial institutions advance the financial well-being of their customers, by providing a comprehensive framework for financial institutions to build robust strategies, set impactful targets, and implement informed actions to drive impact in the realm of financial well-being and inclusion.

Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Social, Target Setting | 21 February 2024

The new PRB guidance, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion: From Setting Targets to Implementation", supports financial institutions prioritising financial well-being by creating common definitions for Financial Health and Inclusion, proposing a Pathway to Impact, and offering standard indicators and methodologies for strategy development and implementation. It provides practical tools to set impactful targets and create robust strategies to promote financial well-being, and tailor action plans to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses.

Banking, Events, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 13 February 2024

Join UNEP FI for the launch of the newest guidance from the Principles for Responsible Banking titled, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses".