Get involved
For banks: Join the Principles for Responsible Banking working group on circular economy
A group of banks is currently looking at the nexus between the circular economy and the climate, nature, pollution and social agendas to contribute to the development of a new guide for banks, with a first focus on the connections between the circular economy and climate mitigation. If you are interested in joining the working group or to find out more, please contact Simona Weber.
Resources
For banks: The Principles for Responsible Banking’s (2023) includes a common pathway to impact and core indicators to guide good practices in the banking sector, measure progress, and foster active collaboration to drive results for people and planet. It has been designed to support banks in offering financial products and services that increase the circularity of their clients’ activities. |
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For all financial institutions: (2023) presents a first diagnosis of the potential to unlock circular economy finance in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through an analysis of public policies and financial instruments for circularity in seven countries, it provides recommendations to advance circular economy implementation and increase the circular financing available in the region. | ||
For all financial institutions: Financing Circularity: Demystifying Finance for the Circular Economy (2020) outlines how the financial sector can scale up financing to accelerate the shift to circular business models in order to keep resources at their highest value long-term and to reduce waste. The landmark report also explores strategies and actions that financial institutions can take to manage related risks and opportunities. |