07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
Banking
Banking, Europe, Policy, Publications | 15 February 2022
Practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank lending
This joint report by UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation explores practical approaches for banks who wish to use…
Banking, Europe, News | 15 February 2022
UNEP FI and EBF outline practical approaches to applying EU Taxonomy to bank lending
UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation have launched a report, “Practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank…
Banking, Europe, Events, Webinars | 04 February 2022
Report Launch: Practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank lending
The European Banking Federation (EBF) & the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) are hosting a virtual public event to launch the joint report on practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank lending.
Banking, Net Zero Banking, News | 19 January 2022
Net-Zero Banking Alliance passes the 100-member mark
In January 2022, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance achieved a critical milestone as it welcomed the 100th signatory to its net-zero commitment. The NZBA now consists of over 100 members, representing 40 countries and over 43% of global banking assets.
Banking, Net Zero Banking, News | 20 December 2021
Net-Zero Banking Alliance convenes first annual Meeting of Steering Group’s Principals
On 13 December, the senior leaders of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s Steering Group convened for the Alliance’s first annual Principals Meeting, wherein they reviewed the progress of the last year and made plans for 2022.
Banking, Blue Finance, Nature, News | 09 December 2021
The time to unlock financing for biodiversity protection is now
Read Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP's speech on the global biodiversity funding gap, and why negotiators finalizing the Global Biodiversity Framework can help to unlock private and public finance at a massive scale by setting the enabling environment for alignment of finance to nature. Includes what the climate space has taught us about using alignment to shift finance and the need to focus on action in food systems which will be particularly critical.
Banking, News | 02 December 2021
28 banks collectively accelerate action on universal financial inclusion and health
A group of 28 banks under the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) has founded a first-of-its-kind commitment to promote universal financial inclusion and foster a banking sector that supports the financial health of customers. This marks the start of a collective journey to accelerate action on financial health and inclusion, alongside some other critical topics of our times, such as climate change, nature loss and pollution.
Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking | 02 December 2021
Financial Health & Inclusion Commitment
The PRB Commitment to Financial Health and Inclusion is a first-of-its-kind commitment to promote universal financial inclusion and foster a banking sector that…
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Net Zero Insurance, News | 25 November 2021
BLOG: COP26 – The moment private finance promised to lead
UNEP FI’s Climate Lead, Remco Fischer reviews the outcomes of COP26 and explains why ultimate climate success or failure depends…
Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Events, News | 12 November 2021
Workshops: Climate Risks and TCFD for banks and regulators in Tunisia – Phase II
UNEP FI, the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) and the Tunisian Professional Association for Banks and Financial Institutions (APTBEF) have partnered to deliver a series of workshops on climate risks, opportunities, and disclosures focusing on the Tunisian Banking industry.