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Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 03 October 2024

‘Target Setting for Capital Markets Activities’ addresses challenges banks face in setting net-zero targets for capital market activities. In summarising the findings of 22 member banks, this supporting note explores four key areas: facilitated emissions, activity scope, target design options, and implementation considerations.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 02 October 2024

‘Climate Target Setting for Power Generation Sector Financing’ is the fifth in a series of publications developed by members of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) with the goal of assisting banks by outlining the choices they face when setting climate-related targets for financing in various carbon-intensive sectors of the real economy.

Banking, Net Zero Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 01 October 2024

Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI, the convener of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), and Shargiil Bashir, Chair of the…

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, Publications | 01 October 2024

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance 2024 Progress Report provides an overview of member banks' efforts towards reaching net zero by 2050. It summarises information received from 122 member banks up to the end of May 2024 and offers insights into members’ progress on target setting and transition planning, two key aspects of the voluntary commitment banks make when joining the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).

Banking, Events, Principles for Responsible Banking | 25 September 2024

Chartered Banker Institute's Annual Banking Conference, supported by UNEP FI, will take place between 6th-7th November under the theme “Optimising Banking in a Digital Age: People, Professionalism and Technology”.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, Publications, Themes | 25 September 2024

This Call to Action is a reminder to policymakers to act decisively and urgently to manage systemic risk, by committing…

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 23 September 2024

On the occassion of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance's five-year anniversary, this article reflects on its five key milestones: its growth, the develoment of target-setting methodologies, reduction in absolute financed emissions, investments in climate solutions, and its consistend knowledge leadership.

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 22 September 2024

Banks play a crucial role as economic intermediaries, engaging with their customers and clients to promote sustainable practices and support…

Banking | 22 September 2024

Over 350 banks – representing approximately 54% of global banking assets (98 trillion USD) – have chosen to implement the…

Africa & Middle East, Banking, Climate Change, Events | 16 September 2024

This webinar on measuring and disclosing GHG emissions in financial activities is tailored to Africa and Middle East (AME) banks and will discuss the value of measuring financed emissions for banks in the region, introduce the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard and relevant tools and methodologies, developed by the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), and showcase examples applying the PCAF calculation options.