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Banking, Climate Change, News | 18 October 2021
BLOG: In the run-up to COP26, Eric Usher assesses financial institutions’ progress in translating talk into action
COP26 has been dubbed the ‘finance COP’ in recognition of the crucial role of the global financial industry in delivering…
Asset Owner Alliance, Banking, Climate Change, Events, Insurance, News | 15 October 2021
UNEP Finance Initiative at COP26: Watch the events you missed
The COP26 summit will bring governments, civil society and the private sector together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Find out what UNEP FI is doing at COP26 to bring the latest climate commitments made by UNEP FI members to the attention of policymakers.
Banking, News | 14 October 2021
Early signs of collective progress as banks work to implement the Principles for Responsible Banking
New baseline report provides a status update on how the global coalition of banks are implementing the Principles, highlighting progress…
Banking, Publications | 14 October 2021
Responsible Banking: Building Foundations
Responsible Banking: Building Foundation is the first collective progress report of the Principles for Responsible Banking signatories. It synthesizes individual reporting from over 200 signatories, providing a status update on their progress in implementing the PRB framework, and thereby taking steps to align their business strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.
Banking, Net Zero Banking, News | 06 October 2021
Net-Zero Banking Alliance and Center for Climate-Aligned Finance announce collaboration
The industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Centre for Climate-Aligned Finance. The…
Banking, News | 22 September 2021
At the 2-year mark, over 40% of the banking sector now committed to the Principles for Responsible Banking
2 years since launch, we celebrate the Principles for Responsible Banking and the work of signatory banks as they continue along their 4 year journey of implementation. We also welcome new signatories who now number almost 250 banks representing 40% of banking assets worldwide, and take a look forward to the report on collective progress, scheduled for publication in October this year.
Banking, Net Zero Banking, News | 27 July 2021
Net-Zero Banking Alliance announces governance
The industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance today appoints a 12-member-strong Steering Group and Chair to oversee decision-making and strategy, guiding the technical work…
Banking, Events, News | 22 July 2021
Chartered Banker Annual Banking Conference 2021
The overarching theme for this year’s conference will be “responsible banking and the implementation of international standards”. It will consider among other things, how well banks are embedding the UN Principles of Responsible Banking in their organisations, how responsible banking links to the Chartered Banker Institute’s Professional Code of Conduct, and what responsible banking means for the education, training and development of bankers.
Responsible Banking Academy – Request for Expressions of Interest
Background United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is seeking a professional education body to develop an online learning…
Climate Change, Insurance, Net Zero Banking, Net Zero Insurance, News | 11 July 2021
Global insurance and reinsurance leaders establish groundbreaking net-zero alliance
Geneva/Venice, 11 July 2021—As the G20 gathers in Venice for its Climate Summit, eight of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers make a historic commitment to play their part in accelerating the transition to a net-zero emissions economy, as required by the Paris Agreement.