17 May 2022Events, Roundtables
News
Costa Rica to strengthen its sustainable finance framework
A new project to align the Costa Rican financial sector’s financial flows with the climate change objectives of the Paris…
Beneva becomes first Canadian insurer to join the UN-convened Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
Québec/Geneva, April 20, 2023—The United Nations’ Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI) welcomes Beneva as the first insurer domiciled and…
New guidance on what the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework means for responsible investors
Investors should invest in innovative financial solutions to address biodiversity risks and help mobilise the required US$200bn per year by…
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance urges G7 Finance Ministers to join its call for MDB and DFI reform
The Net=Zero Asset Owner Alliance Chair – Guenther Thallinger – has written to the G7 Finance Ministers, urging them to call for a reform of multilateral development banks and development finance institutions.
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance outlines four key principles for evaluating asset managers’ climate policy engagement
For investors to address systemic risks posed by climate change, they must focus on systematic solutions and use multiple levers…
Panama to strengthen its sustainable finance framework
A new project to align Panama’s financial flows with the climate change objectives of the Paris Agreement has just launched…
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets expectations for oil and gas investments and calls on companies and policymakers to align with 1.5C pathways
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance publishes its Position on the Oil and Gas Sector, setting new requirements for members and formulating key expectations for oil and gas companies (produces and consumers) and policymakers.
Emerging Markets Transition Investment project outlines principles for localised engagement approaches
The Emerging Markets Transition Investment (EMTI) project, supported by the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, released a second paper in its Code Red! Series. The paper outlines guiding principles for responsible and effective engagement in emerging markets and developing economies.
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…
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.
