Eric Usher
@EricPUsher
Head, UNEP Finance Initiative, home of PRB and PSI; on PRI board. Convener Net-Zero Asset Owner, Banking and Insurance Alliances. Husband/father. Views my own.
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One of the most important developments in the banking industry this year. UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
The finance sector has a critical role to play in mitigating financial risks to #BeatPlasticPollution .
Ahead of #INC4 beginning, great to see the global finance industry - from India to the US - call for an ambitious #PlasticsTreaty .
More from UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI):
unepfi.org/news/160-finan…
Mark your calendars for the 18th UNEP FI Global Roundtable, taking place alongside #BuildingBridges24 , in Geneva, Switzerland on 10-11 December 2024. Find out more about the collaboration with Building Bridges and register your interest here: ow.ly/FY2U50R7Br5
Why do banks sign the UN Principles for Responsible Banking? Hear from Franco Piza about the importance of the Principles at Bancolombia.
The full video can be found here: ow.ly/SM2b50R6oRJ
#responsiblebanking
#NetZeroBanking Alliance members have voted to update the Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks.
Download the guidelines: ow.ly/fz1m50QRGBM
Read the press release: ow.ly/AViV50QRGBL
This International Women’s Day is all about investing in women. #InvestInWomen
Together with UN Women, the PRB is enhancing its #GenderEquality Target Setting: ow.ly/gce050QNBqO
Want to get involved? Reach out to your organisation’s liaison at UNEP FI and/or UN Women.
All eyes on #TransitionFinance in 2024 UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) #NZBA #GFANZ
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Just flicking through Nat Bullard slides and did a double take on this one
No one believes in the future of oil and gas *less* than the industry itself
They're investing less, and less in exploration each and every year...
Resource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.
It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.
More from International Resource Panel (IRP)’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: unep.org/resources/Glob…
When people ask me to name a jurisdiction that is making real progress on Net Zero, I point them to BC and the CleanBC Plan. Thanks for your leadership Minister George Heyman! You've made a huge difference. Looking forward to your next steps #bcpoli #cdnpoli Canadian Climate Institute