The UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance is pleased to welcome the Insurance Training College of Uganda as a supporting institution. The PSI is the largest initiative between the UN and the global insurance industry. unepfi.org/psi
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
- Art
- 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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The transition to a #CircularEconomy is increasingly included in policy and regulatory frameworks. Get ahead of the curve and join us on 18 July to discover how #banks can use circular economy solutions to achieve #climate targets and other environmental and social impacts. Register for the webinar here: https://ow.ly/xTpC50SuyVQ
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UNEP FI, Principles for Responsible Investment and Climate Bonds Initiative have announced a collaboration to support the interoperability and implementation of sustainable finance taxonomies and other frameworks across the world. The partnership will help build consensus on taxonomy definitions and concepts among standard setters, policymakers, and taxonomy users, support the development of taxonomies and provide tools for implementation. Find out more: https://ow.ly/7QUS50SqGG6
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How can short-term climate scenarios enhance #climateresilience for financial institutions? Our latest report and Excel tool address the crucial gap in short-term scenario analysis, focusing on near-term risks, economic volatility, and systemic vulnerabilities. Produced by UNEP FI's Risk Centre in partnership with the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), this report provides asset managers, insurers, bankers, and investors with the tools to integrate climate commitments into short-term planning strategies. By exploring macroeconomic, transition, and physical risk scenarios, our Excel-based tool enables effective management of short-term climate risks. UNEP FI continues to deliver essential frameworks to help financial institutions navigate immediate climate challenges. Discover how these insights can fortify your approach to climate risk management. Read more: https://ow.ly/IN7G50SxmaQ
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The #steel industry emits about 2.8 gigatonnes of CO2 per year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Discover how to use science-based benchmark pathways for target setting in our steel sector publication. Read here: https://ow.ly/FNl650SnpZH #NetZeroBanking
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The UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) is pleased to welcome Insurance Institute of Kenya as a supporting institution to the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance, the largest initiative between the UN and the global insurance industry. unepfi.org/psi
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Are you an expert in #policy #engagement #CSRD or #communications? We have multiple vacancies in our Policy and Regulation team: - China Policy Consultant - CSRD/ESRS Regulatory Expert - Policy Engagement and Communications Specialist Find out more and apply here by 15 July 2024: https://ow.ly/cJtm50SwuVF
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A #CircularEconomy not only offers the potential for increased environmental resilience but also for substantial societal and economic benefits. Register for our webinar on 18 July and get tailored insights for #bankers on the role of the circular economy in connecting #climate, nature, pollution, and inclusive economies. https://ow.ly/wByJ50Suyyz
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The Bogota Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (BDSI), recently elected Fasecolda, Federation of Colombian Insurers, as the Technical Secretariat for the first year of the initiative. In this role, Fasecolda will manage the strategic operations of the Declaration and ensure the delivery of work outputs under its workstreams. Gustavo Morales, President of Fasecolda, said: “It is an honour and a significant commitment for us at Fasecolda to assume the Secretariat of the Bogotá Declaration in its first year of full implementation. We aim to establish the Declaration as the convening and action mechanism for the entire insurance sector in the region regarding sustainability.” “Insurance plays a vital role in protecting our environment and mitigating the risks that affect it, and the Declaration will be the path to place this challenge at the centre of our sectoral concerns in a coordinated and unified manner.” To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/6XoG50SvLrx.
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Are you an expert in #policy #engagement #CSRD or #communications? We have multiple vacancies in our Policy and Regulation team: - China Policy Consultant - CSRD/ESRS Regulatory Expert - Policy Engagement and Communications Specialist Find out more and apply here by 15 July 2024: https://ow.ly/w8vH50Sp36h
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