The Alliance recognises of the vital role of banks in supporting the global transition of the real economy to net-zero emissions. All banks who are members of the Alliance have signed the Commitment Statement and will use the accompanying Guidelines for Climate Target Setting. We encourage you to download the FAQ for answers to the most frequently-asked questions.
Commitment Statement
![]() | The Commitment Statement is a pre-requisite for joining the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, and is signed by a bank's CEO. All banks that have signed the commitment will:
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Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks
![]() | The commitment is underpinned by the bank-led UNEP FI Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks . These guidelines have been developed by signatories of the Collective Commitment to Climate Action, a leadership group under the UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking. The guidelines outline four principles for target-setting:
Consult the Intermediate Target Disclosure Checklist to ensure your bank's intermediate targets meet the Guidelines' criteria above. |
Frequently Asked Questions
![]() | Download the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions on the Alliance, the Commitment and the Guidelines. Includes questions on joining the alliance, governance, membership, the strength of the commitment, and the relationship between the Alliance and other frameworks. |
“Immediacy of action, transparency and accountability underpins this commitment, and we encourage all financial institutions to follow their peers in committing to achieving the drastic reduction of emissions required over the next decade if we are to succeed in limiting global heating to 1.5°C.”
– Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme