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Europe, Events, Investment | 09 March 2023
Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2023
Hosted by Climate Action and UNEP FI, the 6th Annual Sustainable Investment Forum Europe returns to Paris at the Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower…
Insurance, Thought Leadership | 08 March 2023
A farewell note from PSI Board Chair and Global Sustainability Leader, Karin Greve-Isdahl: We need data, diplomats and optimistic (but stubborn) experts to enable change!
Last month I had my final Board meeting as Chair of the Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). I am profoundly…
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 17 February 2023
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Chair highlights importance of a just energy transition at Munich Security Conference
Opening remarks to the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance-hosted roundtable discussion at the Munich Security Conference by Günther Thallinger, Chair of…
Banking, Europe, News, Policy, Principles for Responsible Banking | 17 February 2023
UNEP FI reappointed as observer in EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
UNEP FI has been reappointed as an observer in the new mandate EU Platform on Sustainable Finance. This platform seeks to promote dialogue and close cooperation among a wide range of stakeholders from the public and private sector which will be crucial to deliver on the aims of the EU Taxonomy Regulation and ultimately of the European green and the EU climate targets for 2030 and 2050.
Banking, Climate Change, News, Principles for Responsible Banking | 09 February 2023
Principles for Responsible Banking to strengthen climate ambition to meet increased expectations
As the global framework and gold standard for Sustainable Banking, the Principles for Responsible Banking need to continuously evolve in line with increasing ambition and new goals humanity defines. Signatories have made the important decision to strengthen the definition of the Principles’ climate ambition to specify that Signatory Banks, in accordance with the Paris Agreement, are expected to align their portfolios with a 1.5 degrees pathway.
Nature, News, Policy | 02 February 2023
The Global Biodiversity Framework – what’s next for financial policy and regulation?
Urgent action by world leaders to halt environmental degradation and biodiversity loss is needed. The WWF Living Planet Report, released…
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, Themes | 31 January 2023
Media Coverage of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance in 2023
NZAOA’s Four Year Anniversary and AGM The Wall Street Journal: Companies Stall Climate Action Despite Earlier Promises GreenBiz: Chair Günther…
Banking, Events, Principles for Responsible Banking, Webinars | 31 January 2023
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: from the drawing board to action
The UNEP Finance Initiative & the B4B+ Club decided to collaborate and co-organize a webinar destinated to their respective members…
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment | 31 January 2023
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance working track leads
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 31 January 2023
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance raises expectations for members’ real economy impact with updated Protocol
Third edition of Target-Setting Protocol published, setting out pathway to reducing portfolio emissions for 84 major institutional investors including Aviva,…