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Embedding sustainability: a call to action for banks to operationalise

A blueprint from UNEP FI guides banks to play a pivotal part in transitioning towards climate-resilient, sustainable economy, writes Eric Usher

UNEP FI launches resources for banks to benefit from the circular economy

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a series of resources designed to help banks and clients implement circularity within their businesses and portfolios.

160 financial institutions call for international plastic treaty

Banks, investors and insurers representing $15.5 trillion in combined assets have signed a Financial Statement on Plastic Pollution, calling for a new international treaty to tackle the issue.

ICMA publishes blue bond guide in 'big step forward' for market

A long-anticipated blue bond guide has been published, in a "big step forward" for the development of the water-focused sustainable bond market.

COP27: Net-Zero Banking Alliance calls for banks to plug gaps in targets

The UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has called for accelerated action by its bank members after its first progress report revealed gaps in target-setting in key areas.

COP27: Governments should align with private sector climate progress

Ahead of COP27, Eric Usher says he hopes governments will talk the same language as the private sector on sustainability, as they look to step up scrutiny of net-zero targets. Genevieve Redgrave reports

UNEP FI urges investors to tackle ocean pollution

The UNEP FI has launched guidance to enable private and public institutions to align their decision-making with 'sustainable' marine practice and tackle ocean pollution.

G20 should adopt 'science-based definition of net-zero', UNEP FI recommends

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has set out 11 recommendations for "credible" net-zero commitments from financial institutions.

Investors worth $46trn call for stronger policies ahead of COP26

587 investors with $46 trillion in assets under management are urging governments to implement five policy actions...

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