Banking

Asia Pacific, Banking, Events, News | 28 February 2022

Through this webinar, Thai banks will get to know more about the PRB and how it fits into the fast-evolving sustainable finance global landscape to provide insights into how it can be used to further develop and strengthen sustainable banking strategies.

Asia Pacific, Banking, Climate Change, Events, Regions, TCFD | 15 February 2022

In collaboration with Deloitte Malaysia, UNEP FI brings you a series of events focused on enhancing the talent and capabilities of the Malaysian banking industry. The series aims to better prepare participants to respond to growing stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements related to climate change.

Banking, Europe, Policy, Publications | 15 February 2022

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 the European Banking Federation have launched a report, “Practical approaches to applying the EU Taxonomy to bank…

Banking, Europe, Events, Webinars | 04 February 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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…