07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
Banking
Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News | 21 April 2021
43 banks launch Net-Zero Banking Alliance as key part of consolidated Glasgow COP climate action
Geneva, Wednesday 21 April. Today, on the eve of President Biden’s Head of State Climate Summit, Mark Carney (the UK…
12 leading organisations appointed to Civil Society Advisory Body of the Principles for Responsible Banking
Composed of 12 leading organisations, the the Civil Society Advisory Body of the Principles for Responsible Banking is a unique, first-of-its-kind forum for constructive and meaningful engagement between wider civil society and the collective banking industry.
Banking, Climate Change, News, TCFD | 17 February 2021
Critical tools and recommendations for managing the climate transition for the banking industry
Geneva, 17 February 2021 – Transition risk poses a significant near-term threat to the economy. This is one of the…
Banking, Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD | 17 February 2021
Pathways to Paris: A practical guide to climate transition scenarios for financial professionals
Pathways to Paris’ is a practical guide for financial practitioners looking to understand and apply climate scenarios. Co-authored with the…
Banking, Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD | 17 February 2021
Decarbonisation and Disruption: Understanding the financial risks of a disorderly transition using climate scenarios
‘Decarbonisation and Disruption’ highlights the ways in which many sectors are exposed to transition risk. If not properly managed, a…
Banking, PRB Guidance, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Social, Target Setting | 03 February 2021
Guidance on Gender Equality Target Setting
The Guidance on Gender Equality Target Setting delivers a practical example of what a gender equality target can look like, providing guidance on the different elements of setting targets in line with the requirements of the PRB, and what alignment with international and national frameworks can look like. Esta guía está disponible en español.
Banking, Europe, Policy, Publications | 26 January 2021
Testing the application of the EU Taxonomy to core banking products: High level recommendations
UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation (EBF) have launched a unique report assessing the extent to which the EU…
Banking, Europe, News | 26 January 2021
26 banks test the application of the EU Taxonomy to core banking products
UNEP FI and the European Banking Federation (EBF) have launched a unique report assessing the extent to which the EU…
Asset Owner Alliance, Banking, Climate Change, Events, Podcasts | 19 January 2021
UNEP FI Podcast | Navigating the climate crisis: A conversation with Mark Carney
Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, spoke to UNEP FI on navigating the climate crisis, climate disclosures, the Principles for Responsible Banking and the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance.
Banking, News | 12 January 2021
World’s Young Bankers Compete to Solve Climate Emergency
The 2021 edition of the Young Banker of the Year Competition, the most prestigious annual event for leading young bankers, was launched today by the Chartered Banker Institute, and is supported by United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). This year, for the first time in its 30 plus years history, the competition will be truly global, with the Chartered Banker Institute inviting nominations from its 30,000 members, and more widely across the globe from individuals and international banking institutions (including building societies, credit unions and fintechs).
