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Green Growth Knowledge Partnership
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is a global community of policy, business and finance professionals, and organisations, committed to collaboratively generating, managing, and sharing knowledge on the transition to an inclusive green economy. They provide three knowledge platforms offering research, case studies and tools in green finance, policy, and industry.
A status report on financial institutions’ experiences from working with green, non green and brown financial assets and a potential risk differential
This 2020 report presents the results from a survey that assesses whether a risk differential can be detected between green, non-green and brown financial assets (loans and bonds). Based on information obtained by 49 banks, it presents a snapshot of current practices among financial institutions in their asset allocation.
Sleeping giants: Are bond investors ready to act on climate change?
This bond investor report by ShareAction highlights the key findings from 22 interviews involving key financial actors based in Europe. The interviews explore their thoughts on the opportunities and responsibilities that exist for bond investors in relation to climate change and climate-related risks.
World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum (WEF) is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation, WEF is tied to no political or national interests.
Kepler Cheuvreux
Kepler Cheuvreux Group is a leading pan-European financial services company, active in research, intermediation and advisory. It was founded in 1997. The Kepler Cheuvreux Foundation is a non-profit organisation, and will only support non-profit organisations, whether public or private.
World Wide Fund for Nature (World Wildlife Fund - WWF)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) was originally known as World Wildlife Fund (US and Canada still retain the old name). WWF is an international non-governmental organisation centering on the preservation of wilderness and reducing the human ecological footprint on the environment. Focus areas include oceans, food, wildlife, freshwater, climate change and forests.
Principles for Sustainable Insurance
Principles for Sustainable Insurance serves as a global framework for the insurance industry to address environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities. As risk managers, risk carriers and investors, the insurance industry has a vital interest and plays an important role in fostering sustainable economic and social development.
Appetite for disruption: A second serving
This report explores the growth of the alternative protein market, particularly in the face of supply chain disruptions, food safety concerns from COVID-19, and global emissions. This is published alongside FAIRR's Sustainable Proteins Hub, an interactive tool which allows investors to assess how companies are diversifying toward alternative, climate-positive portfolios.
International Service for Human Rights (ISHR)
International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an independent, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights. They achieve this by supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, and leading and participating in coalitions for human rights change.
Bank for International Settlements
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international financial institution owned by sixty-three central banks, which seeks to foster cooperation of central banks by conducting banking services and publishing research on monetary and financial stability.
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre provides high-quality data, analysis and expertise on internal displacement. Their objective is to advise on policy and operational decisions that can improve the quality of life for internally displaced people and reduce the risk of future displacement worldwide.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) established the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures to develop recommendations for more effective disclosures. The recommendations aim to promote more informed investment, credit and insurance underwriting decisions to enable stakeholders to better understand carbon-related assets and the financial system’s exposures to climate-related risks.
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a unique partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the global financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with over 200 financial institutions that are signatories to the UNEP FI Statement on Sustainable Development to develop linkages between sustainability and financial performance.
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading United Nations entity on human rights. It assists governments and business to fulfil their obligations and supports individuals to claim their rights.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a global, CEO-led organisation of over 200 leading international companies that work cooperatively to accelerate a successful transition into a sustainable world. WBCSD focuses on making member companies more successful by maximising the positive impact for shareholders, the environment and society.