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Banking, News | 19 March 2024

Today, The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRB Academy) has launched its latest course, titled "Introduction to Nature and Responsible Banking," aimed at educating banking professionals globally on the significance of nature for the planet, society, businesses, and the economy given the pivotal role of banks in safeguarding and restoring the environment.

Banking, Climate Change, Net Zero Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 13 March 2024

NZBA member banks vote in favour of adopting updated guidelines Emissions attributable to banks’ capital markets services included for first…

Banking, News, Principles for Responsible Banking, Social | 21 February 2024

The new Principles for Responsible guidance titled, "Driving Impact on Financial Health and Inclusion of Individuals and Businesses: From Setting Targets to Implementation" is set to support financial institutions advance the financial well-being of their customers, by providing a comprehensive framework for financial institutions to build robust strategies, set impactful targets, and implement informed actions to drive impact in the realm of financial well-being and inclusion.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 06 February 2024

The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launches a call to action, sending a clear message to the asset management industry—"Serving Asset Owner Clients [is only possible] through Climate Stewardship". 

Nature, News, Social | 17 January 2024

With over half of the world’s total GDP (circa $58 trillion of economic value) being moderately or highly dependent on nature, the degradation of our natural capital represents an escalating threat to our ecosystems, and to the financial stability of nations and organizations. Since the launch of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), financial institutions have been increasingly recognizing the benefits of assessing and mitigating nature-related capital risks. Yet, the gender component in nature-risk management is often overlooked. In this article, you will discover a four-pillar structure mirroring the TNFD to incorporate gender-responsive strategies in nature-risk management.

Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Investment, Nature, News, Policy, Pollution & Circular Economy, SDGs and Impact, Social | 19 December 2023

2023 provided more evidence of the devastating impacts of climate change, conflict and inequality on communities and economies around the…

Climate Change, News | 19 December 2023

In the aftermath of the adoption of the UAE Consensus, Government Parties and commentators are deeply divided in their assessment…

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 12 December 2023

By Günther Thallinger, Chair, UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Read media reports from COP28 currently underway in the United Arab…

Climate Change, News | 11 December 2023

At COP28, UNEP FI will bring to the attention of policymakers the progress being made by members as they develop the tools and guidance to decarbonize their businesses and implement the commitments they have made through various events.

Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News, Themes | 05 December 2023

Following momentum of latest Progress Report, the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance strengthens guidance and offers practical tools for asset owners to meet two key HLEG recommendations.