Financial institutions from Africa and Middle East are now increasingly taking the required steps towards climate mitigation, by building a baseline of climate capabilities and setting their net-zero commitments and initial targets. However, most banks in the region face multiple challenges in making progress, such as the less advanced nature of climate disclosures and mitigation commitments. Measuring and disclosing Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with portfolios of loans and investments is a key component for aligning the financial sector with the Paris Climate Agreement. This webinar on GHG accounting in Africa and Middle East will:
- Discuss the value of measuring financed emissions for banks from Africa and Middle East.
- Introduce the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard and relevant tools and methodologies, developed by the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).
- Showcase a number of calculation examples applying the PCAF calculation options.
Speakers will include:
- Dylan Hauser, Africa Regional Lead, PCAF
- Eslam Mahdy, MENA Regional Lead, PCAF
This webinar is part of a series of regional sessions on various climate-related topics relevant to the needs of banks from AME.