Publications

A sectoral supplement to the climate-focused “Circular Solutions to Achieve Climate Targets”, this paper is designed to assist banks in integrating circular solutions in the buildings and construction sector as part of their climate transition plans to achieve net-zero emissions or climate mitigation targets, though a reduction of their financed emissions and through transition finance strategies.

A sectoral supplement to the climate-focused “Circular Solutions to Achieve Climate Targets”, this paper is designed to assist banks in integrating circular solutions in the textile sector as part of their climate transition plans to achieve net zero emissions or climate mitigation targets, though a reduction of their financed emissions and through transition finance strategies.

This report focuses on the nexus between circular economy and climate mitigation, outlining steps for banks to effectively embed circular solutions in their climate transition plans to achieve climate mitigation targets, including by increasing financing for circular solutions and opportunities, and through advocacy and partnerships with policymakers to enhance circularity.

This report is aimed at providing a general overview on operationalising the interlinkages between circular economy and climate, nature, pollution, and healthy and inclusive economies, encouraging banks to embed circularity into internal policies and processes, engage with clients in their transition to circular business models, redirect financial flows towards circular solutions and opportunities, and advocate for mainstreaming circularity.

Under a business-as-usual scenario, the volume of mismanaged plastics waste is projected to grow substantially to well over 250 million…

Our current linear economic system is based on a take-make-waste model which relies on resource extraction and depletes natural capital.…

The need to move to sustainable production and consumption models that reuse products and preserve the world’s finite natural resources…

The climate clock was ticking loudly in 2021, with every region of the globe impacted by climate change. At UNEP…

Environmental pollution liability insurance has been around for several decades but its full potential to address both traditional pollution risks…

A science-based, actionable toolkit for banks, insurers and investors to align  decision-making with a sustainable blue economy. The Diving Deep Guidance helps financial institutions to break the pollution cycle, including plastics and other solid waste, and manage the impacts of coastal infrastructure projects such as seawalls, while exploring the potential of nature-based solutions including mangroves and reefs. Featuring inspirational photographs by Cristina Mittermeier.