07 March 2023Climate Change, Publications, Risk, TCFD
Publications
Building the Sustainable Investment Bank of the Future
Between 2011 and 2021, sustainable fund investments grew more than 14-fold, from $186 billion to $2.7 trillion. Similar growth rates…
Elevating Asset Manager Net-Zero Engagement Strategies
Through this discussion paper, the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance creates a foundation for asset asset owner expectations of asset managers regarding climate engagement. Specifically, the Alliance sets out principles, requests and practices that are applicable to all Alliance members’ asset managers.
Redirecting Financial Flows to end Plastic Pollution
Under a business-as-usual scenario, the volume of mismanaged plastics waste is projected to grow substantially to well over 250 million…
Increasing Climate Ambition, Decreasing Emissions: The third progress report of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
"Increasing Climate Ambition, Decreasing Emissions”, third progress report of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, shows membership growth, US$ 8.4 trillion in AuM covered by interim targets, and data on total financed GHG emissions, which dropped by 3.5% between 2021 and 2022.
Mobilising Islamic Banking for Climate Action
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is confronted with more extreme heat and less precipitation with every degree…
Principles for Responsible Banking – Second biennial progress report
To mark the 4-year anniversary of the Principles for Responsible Banking, the second biennial Progress Report has been released providing a status update of the progress of signatory banks.
Unlocking Investment in Net Zero
This Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance discussion paper puts forward the economic case for the climate transition, highlighting $136-275 trillion in climate investment opportunities by 2050 and pointing out that opportunities geared towards asset owners could reach $20-31 trillion in the coming decades.
Nature-Positive Insurance: Evolving Thinking and Practices
Authored by UNEP FI’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative and Nature Team, this briefing paper articulates the role that insurers can play in supporting the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and ultimately support the transition to a nature-positive global economy.
Commitment to Financial Health and Inclusion – Summary Report
In an era driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving financial landscapes, the role of banks in shaping economic progress…
The road to banking decarbonisation in MENA
The Middle East and North African (MENA) region is one of the world’s most vulnerable areas to climate change, which…