United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative – Partnership between United Nations Environment and the global financial sector to promote sustainable finance

UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME FINANCE INITIATIVE

The UN-convened network of banks, insurers and investors accelerating sustainable development

Catalysing action across the financial system
to support the transition to more sustainable
and inclusive economies worldwide

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Banks make significant strides in net-zero commitments, but challenges persist

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Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance members vote to reinforce guidelines for climate target setting

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance progress update: Over two thirds of NZBA banks have now set targets aligned with 1.5°C scenarios

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance first progress report: significant achievement with over 50% setting intermediate decarbonisation targets

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BLOG: COP26 – The moment private finance promised to lead

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Net-Zero Banking Alliance reaches milestone with over 90 banks committed

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UNEP FI delivers G20 input paper with recommendations for credible net-zero finance commitments

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Global insurance and reinsurance leaders establish groundbreaking net-zero alliance

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Almost a quarter of global banking assets now in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance

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43 banks launch Net-Zero Banking Alliance as key part of consolidated Glasgow COP climate action

Working with 500+ members, representing $170+ trillion, to provide guidance to advance market practice

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Publications

Principles for Responsible Banking Implementation Journey – Defining Responsible Banking

Responsible Banking Progress Statement for PRB Signatories

Guidance for Transparency

Closing the Gap: The emerging global agenda of transition plans and the need for insurance-specific guidance

NZECA Target Setting Protocol

Demonstrating 1.5°C-Aligned Decarbonisation: NZAOA’s fourth progress report

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Events

Geneva, Switzerland and online

UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024

10-11 December 2024

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Recent News

Banks make significant strides in net-zero commitments, but challenges persist

01 October 2024

Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone

31 July 2024

Snapshot of a working life: Robert Spruijt, Head of Sustainable Finance EMEA, ING

16 May 2024

Net-Zero Banking Alliance members vote to reinforce guidelines for climate target setting

13 March 2024

Snapshot of a working life: James Close, Head of Climate Change and Environment, NatWest Group

29 February 2024

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