Principles for Responsible Banking

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 11 December 2024

Women and girls experience inequality across many areas of life. Systemic barriers, such as structural discrimination, adverse social and gender…

Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications, Social | 11 December 2024

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. But gender inequality persists…

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 21 November 2024

In the years since 2019 – when the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) framework was launched – the United Nations…

Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024

Th Implementation Journey expands on the foundations set out in the PRB’s 3 Key Steps, demonstrating Principle by Principle how responsible banking can be defined in practice. It showcases the diverse range of actions banks can take on their progressive and continuous journey. 

Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024

Since its launch in 2019, over 350 banks – representing approximately 54% of global banking assets – have chosen to…

Banking, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 November 2024

The UN Environmental Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) launched the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) in 2019. Five years on…

News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 31 October 2024

The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy marks its second anniversary today, celebrating a period of substantial growth and global reach for the ongoing education of finance professionals on responsible banking practices. Since its launch in 2022, the Academy has provided over 2400 learners with essential knowledge and training to help create a culture of Responsible Banking, contributing to employees’ capabilities to contribute to the global transition to a more sustainable financial system.

Banking, Nature, Principles for Responsible Banking, Publications | 21 October 2024

UNEP FI's new Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) guidance, Sector Action Guidance for Nature: Getting Started in the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Sectors, aims to translate the recommendations from the PRB Nature Target Setting Guidance into practical, sector-specific actions. Developed in partnership with The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC), this new PRB Sector Guidance makes explicit the specific priority actions banks can support clients to take in high impact sectors such as mining, agriculture and forestry, and is aimed to empower banks in their risk mitigation efforts across six key commodities, namely bauxite, copper, cattle, wood, soy and palm oil.

Banking, Nature, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 21 October 2024

UNEP FI's new Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) guidance, Sector Action Guidance for Nature: Getting Started in the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Sectors, aims to translate the recommendations from the PRB Nature Target Setting Guidance into practical, sector-specific actions. Developed in partnership with The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC), this new PRB Sector Guidance makes explicit the specific priority actions banks can support clients to take in high impact sectors such as mining, agriculture and forestry, and is aimed to empower banks in their risk mitigation efforts across six key commodities, namely bauxite, copper, cattle, wood, soy and palm oil.

Banking, Events, Nature, Principles for Responsible Banking, Webinars | 11 October 2024

The Principles for Responsible Banking Nature Sector Action Guidance on Agriculture, Forestry and Mining is designed to empower banks to take immediate action on nature loss. This guidance aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and equips the banking industry with the knowledge to integrate nature considerations into sector policies and client dialogue.