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UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

UNEP FI: Advancing Sustainable Finance Through the Global Financial System

Maílis Carrilho
Added by Maílis Carrilho on January 13th, 2026

Summary

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a global partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme and the financial sector. It works with banks, insurers, investors, and policymakers to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient global financial system. UNEP FI plays a central role in translating environmental and social sustainability objectives into practical frameworks, principles, and tools for financial institutions, supporting the integration of sustainability, climate, and nature-related risks into decision-making.

Details

Company name
UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Headquarters
Geneva, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Date of establishment
1992