07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
Banking
Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Pollution & Circular Economy, Regions, SDGs and Impact, Social, UNEP FI in the News | 04 April 2024
UNEP FI and Building Bridges to join forces for the UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024
UNEP FI and Building Bridges are joining forces to bring four days of action on sustainable finance to Geneva, Switzerland.…
Europe, Impact Analysis, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, SDGs and Impact | 04 April 2024
UNEP FI launches new resources to support CSRD implementation by leveraging Principles for Responsible Banking requirements
UNEP FI has launched an ESRS Interoperability Package which helps banks leverage the close alignment between the Corporate Sustainability Reporting…
Banking, Net Zero Banking | 21 March 2024
Accountability Mechanism
NZBA member banks commit to set science-based, 1.5-degree aligned targets for their financed emissions within 18 months of becoming a…
The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new course on nature for bankers
Today, The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRB Academy) has launched its latest course, titled "Introduction to Nature and Responsible Banking," aimed at educating banking professionals globally on the significance of nature for the planet, society, businesses, and the economy given the pivotal role of banks in safeguarding and restoring the environment.
Banking, Climate Change, Events, Net Zero Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Webinars | 13 March 2024
Understanding Updates to the Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks
Along with the NZBA Commitment Statement, the guidelines detail the commitment that each bank makes by being an NZBA member. NZBA member banks led a review of the guidelines from early 2023 to early 2024. Based on these consultations, NZBA sent a series of proposed updates to the membership in February 2024 that members voted to adopt. This webinar shared insights on the adopted updates.
Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 13 March 2024
Net-Zero Banking Alliance members vote to reinforce guidelines for climate target setting
NZBA member banks vote in favour of adopting updated guidelines Emissions attributable to banks’ capital markets services included for first…
Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Target Setting | 13 March 2024
Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks – Version 2
'The Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks - Version 2' outline key principles to underpin the setting of credible targets in line with the science and achieving the most ambitious temperature goals of the Paris Agreement.
Banking, Climate Change, Events, Industries, Insurance, Investment, Themes, Webinars | 05 March 2024
Navigating sector scenarios for net-zero target setting
There has been a pivotal shift in the financial industry, which has broken down silos between finance and science. Over…
Banking, Climate Change, Europe, Net Zero Banking, News | 29 February 2024
Snapshot of a working life: James Close, Head of Climate Change and Environment, NatWest Group
We recently spoke to James Close, Head of Climate Change and Environment at NatWest Group in the latest on our…
Banking, Insurance, News, Pollution & Circular Economy | 28 February 2024
Calling on financial institutions to demand ambitious action on plastic pollution