07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
News
New resources to help banks operationalise the links between the circular economy and sustainability impacts
Geneva, 18 July 2024 – The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) releases today the first reports in a…
Pioneering holistic sustainability risk management for financial institutions
The recent launch of the UNEP FI Risk Centre marks a significant step forward in environmental risk management. Designed to offer a comprehensive approach, the centre aims to simplify the complexities of climate change and biodiversity loss for financial institutions.
How can an integrated approach to climate and nature risks help financial institutions navigate the future?
The 2024 Climate Risk Landscape Report by UNEP FI sheds light on an essential truth: our journey to a net-zero future is intrinsically linked to our efforts to restore nature.
New findings, same strong message: the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance updates its position on governmental carbon pricing
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance collates new data on the spread and coverage of carbon pricing mechanisms in this Updated Position on Governmental Carbon Pricing. The findings reiterate the Alliance's stance—appropriately designed carbon pricing instruments are necessary to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to below 1.5 ºC.
Snapshot of a working life: Robert Spruijt, Head of Sustainable Finance EMEA, ING
Robert Spruijt, Head of Sustainable Finance EMEA, ING talks about assessing client transition plans and data tools in our latest interview with a finance professional at a member bank.
Linking investment decisions to climate adaptation and resilience impact
Recognising that investors need better information about the positive impacts of investments on climate adaptation and resilience, the UNEP FI hosted Adaptation & Resilience Investors Collaborative (ARIC) has developed a practical framework for assessing adaptation and resilience impact across a broad range of investments.
New UN Multistakeholder Forum to Drive Progress on the Insurance Transition to Net Zero
25 April 2024—The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is pleased to announce the creation of the Forum for Insurance Transition…
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s Target-Setting Protocol Fourth Edition affirms 1.5ºC ambition for 2030 portfolios ahead of real economy progress
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance releases the fourth edition of the Target-Setting Protocol, which for the first time covers the majority of major asset classes across investment portfolios and will govern the next five years up to the critical milestone of halving emissions by 2030.
New Risk Centre to help UNEP FI members address sustainability risks
UNEP FI launches its Risk Centre on April 17, 2024
UNEP FI and Building Bridges to join forces for the UNEP FI Global Roundtable 2024
UNEP FI and Building Bridges are joining forces to bring four days of action on sustainable finance to Geneva, Switzerland.…
