17 May 2022Events, Roundtables
News
UNEP FI hosts signing ceremony for six new Principles for Responsible Banking and Net-Zero Banking Alliance signatories
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) hosted a signing ceremony at COP28 for new signatories to the…
Green finance case studies in the transport sector
The transition to zero-carbon transport is well underway. Global spending on electric cars increased by 50% in 2022 compared to…
How can policymakers support finance industry action on net-zero: Considering investments required for a Just Transition
The current level of finance falls significantly short of what is required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While many…
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets direction for members on policy engagement and transition planning
Following momentum of latest Progress Report, the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance strengthens guidance and offers practical tools for asset owners to meet two key HLEG recommendations.
Green finance case studies in energy and industry
The transition to net zero in energy and industry is a huge business opportunity for banks. Annual clean energy investments…
Blended finance case studies
Public finance alone cannot provide the investment needed for the global economy to move towards and achieve net zero. Policy,…
Export credit agencies supporting billions in global trade form net-zero alliance
Geneva, 4 December 2023 – At COP28 today, eight leading export credit agencies in partnership with the Innovation and Knowledge…
Developing Metrics for Transition Finance
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.
First roadmap for financiers implementing the Just Transition launched at COP28
Dubai, 3 December 2023 – Today at COP28, UNEP FI and the International Labor Organisation (ILO) release Just Transition Finance:…
The Principles for Responsible Banking releases climate adaptation target setting guidance ahead of COP28
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.
