The Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches new course on nature for bankers

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.

Diana Chepng’eno Speaks About Insurance Solutions for Sustainable Blue Economy

Diana Chepng’eno, the Africa and Middle East Coordinator for the V20 Sustainable Insurance Facility, was invited to speak at the…

Net-Zero Banking Alliance Members Vote to Reinforce Guidelines for Climate Target Setting

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

UNEP FI to support CSRD implementation by leveraging Principles for Responsible Banking requirements

UNEP FI has set up a new Working Group to leverage the close alignment between the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive…

Snapshot of a working life: James Close, Head of Climate Change and Environment, NatWest Group

We recently spoke to James Close, Head of Climate Change and Environment at NatWest Group in the latest on our…

Calling on financial institutions to demand ambitious action on plastic pollution

UNEP FI launches newest guidance on Financial Health and Inclusion for banks

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.

UNEP Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative Launches New Declaration to Drive Sustainable Insurance in Latin America and the Caribbean

 English | Español Bogota/Geneva, 31 January, 2024 — The United Nations Environment Programme’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI), recently launched…

UNEP FI Leadership Council annual meeting 2023: a roadmap for sustainable finance

The UNEP FI Leadership Council convened its third annual meeting in December 2023, bringing together CEOs, presidents, and board chairs…

To serve net-zero clients, asset managers need a systematic approach to climate

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".