The UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) constitute the world’s foremost responsible banking framework and, more than five years on from launch, it continues to catalyse banking sector action to support the transition to more sustainable and inclusive economies worldwide.
Helping banks progress from portfolio analysis and target-setting to robust implementation and action planning, the Principles continues to support responsible banking practice against an ever-evolving backdrop of systemic, regulatory, and reporting challenges and constraints.
This year, to support member banks the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) launches a new case study series – Banking on Sustainability: From Principles to Practice – Responsible Banking Case Study Series.
Watch our companion video series looking at how member banks are translating the PRB Principles into actionable strategies.
Designed to spotlight industry best practice, the series looks at how banks are translating the PRB Principles into actionable strategies and initiatives within their regional, regulatory and commercial contexts.
From exploring SDG interlinkages, to generating operational insights around governance and client engagement, to pioneering transition finance facilities, to spurring product innovation that improves customer financial health and inclusion, there are ample and diverse case examples to support peer banks and prospective PRB signatories with their own implementation.
Gain insights into the key success factors, challenges and lessons learned from member banks as they work to embed sustainability in their operations and investments by exploring our feature Banking on Sustainability: From Principles to Practice – Responsible Banking Case Study Series.
Navigating the dynamic intersection where science, regulation, standards and sustainable innovation meet, responsible banks play a critical role as both financial intermediaries and as agents of transformation.
But exactly how do they evidence that commitment – and where, as leading responsible banks, should they set their ambitions for 2030 and beyond?
To be understood in conjunction with our strategy note, Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future – Priorities for a Global Responsible Banking Sector, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is pleased to make new guidance available to member banks through our Responsible Banking Blueprint – A roadmap for action on climate, nature and biodiversity, healthy and inclusive economies and human rights.
Developed as a support for banks seeking to deliver impactful outcomes while addressing the most pressing sustainability needs facing financial institutions, policymakers and civil society today, the Blueprint captures the cutting edge of responsible banking ambition in seven key areas – Strategy, Internal processes and policies, Portfolio composition and financial flows, Client engagement, Advocacy and partnerships, Target-setting and implementation via action and transition plans, and Transparency and disclosure. Download Responsible Banking Blueprint – A roadmap for action on climate, nature and biodiversity, healthy and inclusive economies and human rights here.