“Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone,” writes Tracey McDermott, outgoing chair of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and member of Standard Chartered’s management team, in this article urging governments to intensify their efforts on the path to net zero: https://ow.ly/xWKV50SN3gx This aligns with the commitment statement all NZBA member banks voluntarily sign when becoming members, which, “...recognises the vital role of banks in supporting the transition of the real economy to net-zero emissions,” but notes they, “...will only succeed in achieving this objective if our clients and other stakeholders also play their part.”
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Internationale Angelegenheiten
Working with banks, insurers and investors to accelerate sustainable finance.
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The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between UNEP and the global financial sector to mobilize private sector finance for sustainable development. UNEP FI works with more than 500 members – banks, insurers, and investors – and over 100 supporting institutions – to help create a financial sector that serves people and planet while delivering positive impacts. UNEP FI aims to inspire, inform and enable financial institutions to improve people’s quality of life without compromising that of future generations. By leveraging the UN’s role, UNEP FI accelerates sustainable finance.
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http://www.unepfi.org
Externer Link zu United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
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- Internationale Angelegenheiten
- Größe
- 51–200 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Geneva
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1992
- Spezialgebiete
- Sustainable Finance, Insurance, Responsible Investment, Climate Change, Social Issues, Human Rights, Property, Sustainability Management, Banking, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Landuse, Ecosystems, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals und Positive Impact
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International Environment House
15 chemin des Anémones
Geneva, 1219, CH
Beschäftigte von United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
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Peggy Lefort
Pollution & Circular Economy Lead at United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
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Dan Saccardi
Program Director at Ceres, Inc.
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Nicole Roco
Driving Global Change through ESG | Passionate about International Affairs & Sustainable Development | Impact Investment Advocate | Championing…
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Anja Hannerz
Group Head of Sustainability | Nordea Bank | UNEP FI Banking Board | Net-zero Banking Alliance Steering group
Updates
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We need urgent international collaboration across all strands of society to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. By enrolling in the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy, banking and sustainability professionals at every level of their career can learn how #responsiblebanking practices play a part in securing an equitable and sustainable future for people and planet. Discover more: www.prbacademy.com #sustainability
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More than 70 per cent of the global workforce are now at high risk of extreme heat. #Climatechange is driving crippling #heatwaves and fanning the flames of inequality as vulnerable communities are hit the hardest. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has launched a call to action to prevent the deadliest impacts of extreme heat and the #climatecrisis. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/duJnfmew
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On August 6, the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy launches its newest course: Applying Nature-Responsible Banking. This course builds on the PRB Academy’s first course about nature - Introduction to Nature and #ResponsibleBanking. While the introductory course aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of nature and why its health is so important for our people, planet, and profit, Applying Nature-Responsible Banking aims to help learners apply a nature-responsible approach to banking, reducing negative impacts on nature and moving towards positive contributions. Register your interest today to stay informed and receive the latest updates: https://ow.ly/UzZr50SKULT Note that you don’t need to have completed the introductory course (https://ow.ly/KShF50SKUO4) before doing the applied course.
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The global textile sector is one of the most polluting industries in the world and significantly contributes to climate change, with around 70% of environmental impacts originating from upstream activities like raw materials extraction and production, and 30% from downstream retail operations and use-phase activities. Access UNEP FI’s new sectoral paper on how signatories of the Principles for #ResponsibleBanking and #NetZero committed financial institutions can reduce their financed emissions in this sector through enabling a #CircularEconomy: https://ow.ly/1WXz50SI66y
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The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance is proud to announce that CREO, a leader in catalysing high-impact capital for climate solutions and a #sustainable future, has become its fifth collaborator. #NZAOA members will benefit from CREO's expertise, research, and the data and analytics platform with a focus on investing in #ClimateSolutions in private markets. Read more below and see all NZAOA collaborators here: https://ow.ly/nFhJ50SK39k #SustainableFinance #ClimateImpactInvesting
CREO is excited to announce that in a bold move to accelerate investments in climate solutions, we are collaborating with United Nations-convened Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance (NZAOA) in line with our commitment to deploying capital into climate solutions in the private market. This strategic collaboration with NZAOA recognizes the critical role of the financial industry in leading the climate transition to meet the goals under the Paris Agreement. Learn more about our collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/ePhJtJHs #ClimateSolutions #ImpactInvesting #CREO #NZAOA #UNEPFI
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The Climate Change course at the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy aims to raise learners’ awareness and knowledge of #climatechange, better understand the impact that it has on their institutions and how to mitigate climate risks, while implementing the Principles for #ResponsibleBanking framework. Enrol a cohort of learners today at the Academy website below. Discover more: https://ow.ly/9w9U50SI0Qa #PRBAcademy
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The buildings and construction sector contributes significantly to global #climate change, accounting for about 37% of global CO2 emissions. Circular solutions offer a viable pathway to reduce emissions across the whole life cycle of buildings. Access UNEP FI’s new sectoral paper on how signatories of the Principles for #ResponsibleBanking and #NetZero committed financial institutions can reduce their financed emissions in this sector through enabling a #CircularEconomy: https://ow.ly/6vPv50SI5v3
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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) hat dies direkt geteilt
At INC-4, Member States agreed to an expert group that will focus on the means of mobilization for the implementation of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution’s (ILBI) objectives, a financial mechanism, and catalyzing finance. In view of this context, the second in a series of webinars by the Financing Coordination Group will explore two crucial topics identified for discussions at the intersessional meeting: the means that could be mobilized for implementing the ILBI’s objectives and the alignment of financial flows. The full agenda for the webinar is now out! To view the agenda, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQqMAQRv To register: https://lnkd.in/gHNYm5vc Co-hosts: The Circulate Initiative, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), The World Bank Group, and the World Economic Forum. #plasticpollution #financing #investment #inc #environmentalfinance #plasticwaste #sustainablefinance #circulareconomy #policy
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By enrolling in the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy, banking and sustainability individuals at every level of their career can learn how #responsiblebanking practices play a part in securing an equitable and sustainable future for the planet. It is now up to each bank and banking professional to be part of this global change by joining the growing community of responsible bankers in this collective journey towards #SustainableFinance. Discover more: https://ow.ly/EHSN50SI0tk #sustainability