2024 was a pivotal year for sustainable finance. As climate risks escalated and biodiversity loss accelerated, the UNEP Finance Initiative supported over 550 financial institutions worldwide in driving transformative change. Our Annual Overview captures key milestones, global partnerships, and strategic actions that shaped the financial sector’s sustainability journey in 2024.
From launching the Responsible Banking Blueprint to advancing net-zero insurance practices and aligning finance with global biodiversity goals, our overview highlights the important steps UNEP FI members took towards building a resilient, inclusive, and low-carbon economy.
Download the 2024 Annual Overview and explore how our work with the financial sector is driving long-term competitiveness for businesses, while leading the shift towards a sustainable future.
“As we reflect on 2024, one fact is indisputable: sustainable finance is at a crossroads. As we look ahead, the path to a sustainable financial system is still not clear. Yet, UNEP FI remains steadfast in helping our members navigate the evolving landscape.”
– Eric Usher, Head of the UNEP Finance Initiative