North America

News, North America | 17 December 2021

The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable for North America was held virtually as part of the first Sustainable Finance Summit with…

Events, North America | 25 November 2021

ESG regulatory changes are coming from all corners, proxy seasons becoming more bold, and financial institutions are grappling with diversity…

Climate Change, Events, Investment, North America, Podcasts | 28 October 2021

In this episode, Charles Emond, CEO of CDPQ and Guy Cormier, CEO of Desjardins address net zero targets, climate risks,…

Events, North America | 12 August 2021

The circular economy has significant potential to help meet global sustainability goals, address local environmental priorities, support net zero and…

Events, News, North America, Roundtables | 11 August 2021

The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable for North America will be held as part of the first Sustainable Finance Summit with…

Events, News, North America | 26 July 2021

The 6th annual Sustainable Investment Forum North America in partnership with UNEP-FI takes place in September 2021 alongside Climate Week NYC, with the mission to mobilise sustainable investment towards a 1.5 °C world. This year, the Forum is presented as a 4-part digital event series across 2 weeks as part of Climate Action’s Roadmap to COP26 campaign.

Climate Change, Events, North America, Webinars | 03 February 2021

As the United States rejoins Paris, what are the key areas of policy to focus on for the financial sector, how will that increase ambition on emission reduction targets. What are the key regulatory changes and key issues for sustainable finance, how to navigate the environment, assess the challenges and opportunities across sectors? Join us for a discussion on the policy landscape and other key focus areas in this climate ambition year.

Events, North America, Webinars | 02 July 2020

This webinar looks at the dimensions of a “just transition” framework, the financial sector’s approach to the discussion with stakeholders across different sectors, and how can we build a stronger inclusive and equitable future with decent work that is sustainable and addresses systemic risk and injustice.

Events, North America, Webinars | 02 July 2020

Events, North America, Webinars | 13 May 2020

UNEP FI and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) webinar to discuss the evolving world of climate regulation and TCFD disclosures. SASB will share perspectives on their standards and their relationship to climate risk. UNEP FI will discuss findings from its latest TCFD pilot projects.