Publications

Navigating the dynamic intersection where science, regulation, standards and sustainable innovation meet, responsible banks play a critical role as both…

‘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.

‘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.

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).

The Climate Risk Tool Dashboard is designed to support financial institutions in navigating the constantly evolving universe of climate risk…

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

Led by UNEP FI and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, this discussion paper intends to solicit feedback from the financial sector on a proposed Finance for Nature Positive working model, including definitions and associated practices. It aims to help operationalize the “Nature Positive” concept for the private financial sector.

The Principles for Responsible Banking Guidance on Client Engagement provides banks with sector-agnostic guidelines on engaging clients, helping banks move beyond analysis and target-setting, towards implementation on their sustainability and impact targets and actions.

The Principles for Responsible Banking Guidance on Effective Governance provides a model for sustainability governance from the banking perspective, helping banks move beyond analysis and target-setting, towards implementation on their sustainability and impact targets and actions.

G20 countries play a pivotal role in the transition to a just and sustainable economy as they represent 85% the…