Responsible Banking: A Six Year Journey of Systemic Change

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-15T08:54:38Z
dc.date.available2025-10-15T08:54:38Z
dc.date.issued2025-10
dc.date.submitted2025-10
dc.descriptionProviding data and analysis on over 350 banks in more than 85 countries – representing more than 50% of global banking assets – it demonstrates a sector-wide shift in banking practices. The report showcases how PRB Signatories are increasingly moving from commitment to action, embedding sustainability into core business strategies, governance, and client relationships to manage risk, meet stakeholder expectations, and remain competitive in an evolving economy. It also reveals that as part of the Responsible Banking Community, Signatories:  Harness the financial advantage of embedding sustainability into strategy, governance and client relationships, paying one percentage point less, on average, for equity and debt capital; Outperform peers across key sustainability metrics, as evidenced by research from MSCI and S&P; Innovate, pilot and scale new sustainability approaches which inspire global market practice and regulatory action.en
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/48748
dc.identifier.isbn978-92-807-4235-0
dc.identifier.otherDTI/2717/GA
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/48748
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number42 p.
dc.relation.TableOfContentsCivil Society Advisory Body independent view
dc.relation.TableOfContentsExecutive summary
dc.relation.TableOfContentsSix years of the PRB in action
dc.relation.TableOfContentsA leadership community for responsible banking
dc.relation.TableOfContentsStrengthening the business case for sustainability
dc.relation.TableOfContentsRegulatory momentum and multilateral action are reinforcing society’s goals
dc.relation.TableOfContentsInspiring market practice and policy through leadership
dc.relation.TableOfContentsDriving innovation through peer learning and collaboration
dc.relation.TableOfContentsEnhancing banking sector resilience
dc.relation.TableOfContentsAccelerating the Real Economy Transition
dc.relation.TableOfContentsBroadening the scope: Beyond climate change mitigation
dc.relation.TableOfContentsStrengthening accountability through transparency and engagement
dc.relation.TableOfContentsThe road ahead: From commitment to real world impact
dc.relation.TableOfContentsAppendices
dc.relation.TableOfContentsUnderstanding the data: Assumptions, limitations, and future enhancements
dc.relation.TableOfContentsReferences
dc.subjectbanking
dc.subjectsustainable banking
dc.subject.sdgSDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
dc.subject.sdgSDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
dc.subject.sdgSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
dc.subject.themeeconomics
dc.subject.themefinance
dc.titleResponsible Banking: A Six Year Journey of Systemic Changeen
dc.typeYearbook, annual and biennial report

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