United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a unique global partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the global financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with over 200 financial institutions who are Signatories to the UNEP FI Statements, and a range of partner organizations to develop and promote linkages between sustainability and financial performance. Through peer-to-peer networks, research and training, UNEP FI carries out its mission to identify, promote, and realise the adoption of best environmental and sustainability practice at all levels of financial institution operations. What we do: * Research on the “business case” of internalizing environmental, social and government externalities * Guidelines and other implementation tools * Training and capacity building * Participation in environmental policy-making fora * International, national and regional seminars and conferences * Networking opportunities between Members and with stakeholders