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North America
Events, News, North America | 26 July 2021
Sustainable Investment Forum North America 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
Outlook for North America Climate Policy & Impact on Sustainable Finance Agenda
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
Webinar: Just transition: Bringing people and communities along with the move to a net-zero carbon economy
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
Webinar: Rebuilding a sustainable and inclusive recovery
Events, North America, Webinars | 13 May 2020
Webinar: Developments in Climate Regulation and Disclosures with SASB
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.
News, North America | 06 December 2019
Canadian Members of UNEP FI Sign Statement of Support to the Final Report of the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance
Several Canadian members of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative support the final recommendations of Canada’s Expert Panel on…
Events, News, North America, Roundtables | 02 August 2019
Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance in North America
UNEP FI’s Regional Roundtable in North America will take place during UN General Assembly week, alongside Climate Week and the Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit on 23-25 September 2019, New York.
Events, North America | 14 June 2019
Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2019
Join UNEP FI and Climate Action at the Sustainable Investment Forum North America to hear industry experts discuss climate risks and opportunities, financing the action needed to meet climate & sustainability targets, sustainable investment and much more.
News, North America | 16 May 2019
Canadian members meet in Toronto for launch of TCFD guidance for investors and to discuss latest developments in region
TD Bank Group hosted a meeting of UNEP Finance Initiative’s Canadian members in Toronto on 10th of May. The meeting…
Fiduciary Duty publications, Investment, North America, Publications | 11 September 2018
Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century – Untangling Stakeholders for Broader Impact: ERISA Plans and ESG Incorporation
In September 2018, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and The Generation Foundation…