In 2021, 9 out of 10 people inhaled air that was considered unsafe, causing sickness and deepening inequalities while limiting economic growth. Today, we mark the 5th #WorldCleanAirDay to raise awareness about the rising costs of and solutions to #airpollution. This year’s theme, “Invest in #CleanAirNow”, emphasizes the urgent need to view clean air as an essential asset for equality and socio-economic development. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Lwaw50Ti2Rf
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
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In partnership with Eco-Business, we are hosting an accredited masterclass focused on "Advancing Sustainable Finance for Nature in Asia," on 11 September 2024. This full-day event will offer essential insights on sustainable finance and nature from leading regional experts. Key speakers include: Romie Goedicke den Hertog, UNEP FI Co-Lead, Nature Joanne Khew, Lead ESG Investments, Eastspring Investments Helge Muenkel, Chief Sustainability Officer, DBS Bank Eric Lim, Chief Sustainability Officer, UOB, and SSFA Co-lead Our masterclass, is available both online and in-person. We are offering a 30% discount to past regional conference attendees. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/zpmO50SYe8k This event is supported by Shinhan Financial Group, CapitaLand Investment, and SSFA.
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Aiyl Bank become the latest signatories to the UN Principles for #ResponsibleBanking, the world’s foremost framework for a sustainable banking system. Read more: https://ow.ly/iegF50TgTCM
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Setting targets and then delivering on them is crucial for #responsiblebanks looking to amplify their positive contributions to societal goals. Aligning these targets with the goals outlined in the SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and other relevant frameworks ensures they drive meaningful change. UNEP FI supports banks by offering training, peer learning opportunities, guidance, and tools to help set impactful targets and address significant societal, environmental, and economic impacts. Looking back on the action of 292 Principles for Responsible (PRB) banks as they strive towards creating a sustainable banking sector, we see that leading responsible banks are showing clear ambition. As we near #5yearsofthePRB, they are strategically: • Target setting across multiple impact areas such as climate, nature, and healthy inclusive economies • In the case of climate mitigation, setting interim targets around decarbonisation, for 2030 or earlier, for example • Allocating resources and responsibilities to ensure that the targets can be met. Explore our resources for target setting and implementation here: https://ow.ly/8vgb50Tge61
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Unlock the power of the #CircularEconomy to achieve your #climate targets. This guidance helps banks and #NetZero committed financial institutions integrate circular economy principles into their climate transition plans. Download the report for practical steps to embed circularity into your lending and investment strategies and achieve your climate mitigation targets. Read more and download the report: https://ow.ly/PKco50SVNsk
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In #ResponsibleBanking it is important to maximise positive impacts while minimising negative effects on people and the environment, integrating sustainability assessments into every level of decision-making. This means evaluating environmental, social, and economic impacts strategically - across portfolios and within transactions. Understanding these impacts not only drives value for the organization but also opens up opportunities to address and enhance the effects on society and the environment. UNEP FI tools and guidance are helping Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) signatories analyse the most significant impacts of their products and services on society, the environment and the economy. At the heart of banks’ momentum toward positive and fair sustainable development sit four inter-related priorities - climate change, nature and biodiversity, healthy and inclusive economies and human rights. At the approach of #5yearsofthePRB, we engaged with 292 member banks at various stages in their PRB journey. Here’s how leading responsible banks are identifying and managing impact: • 87% of banks have prioritised at least two impact areas • 94% of banks disclose the findings of their impact analysis Learn more on our resources for impact analysis here: https://ow.ly/tR3950Teggo
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“Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone,” writes Tracey McDermott, former chair of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and member of Standard Chartered’s management team. Reflecting on her three years as chair, she details the progress made by member banks and urges governments to intensify their efforts on the path to net zero. Read more here: https://ow.ly/9a9B50SN3NE
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Ready to accelerate your bank’s #sustainability journey? Join one of our webinars tomorrow to learn about the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and its members' role in shaping the future of finance. Register here: https://ow.ly/nxKe50STmri #NetZeroBanking
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For banks in Africa & Middle East (AME): Join on 18 September for this first in a series of regionally tailored webinars on climate-related topics relevant to the needs of banks in AME as they progress their #climate mitigation efforts. This session on climate risk assessment and scenario analysis will cover: • an overview of physical and transition risks and their implications for AME • the regulatory landscape for climate risk reporting • the tools and methodologies for climate scenario analysis Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/Fjn650Tav2T
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Welcome KLP as a signatory to the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance, the largest global initiative between the UN and the insurance industry. #sustainableinsurance unepfi.org/psi
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