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UNEP FI impact analysis tools for banks/investors

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
This tool is designed for banks, investors and corporate clients and investee companies. The tool guides banks/investors through an impact analysis of their portfolios. Developed jointly with signatories from the PRB and UNEP FI, the tool helps banks/investors set targets.
Online tool/database

GIIN's IRIS

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
IRIS+ provides streamlined, practical, how-to guidance on integrating social and environmental factors into investment decision making. It is free to use.
Online tool/database

Adapt now: A global call for leadership on climate resilience

World Resources Institute
The report highlights the urgent need for global climate adaptation. It presents evidence and solutions across key sectors—food, water, infrastructure, cities, and finance—emphasising economic benefits, social equity, and environmental preservation. This call to action seeks transformative planning, finance mobilisation, and inclusive leadership for a resilient future.
Research
14 September 2019

Topo Finance

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Topo Finance is a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the financial sector into a force for creating a more climate-safe and just world. They provide free advisory and consulting services to help companies align their financial management with environmental and social objectives. Additionally, Topo Finance develops pioneering research and publicly available tools to illuminate the hidden link between finances and climate change, enabling individuals and organisations to maximise the positive impact of their finances.
Organisation
1 research item

Race to Zero

Other
Race to Zero is a global campaign led by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) aimed at mobilising businesses, cities, and regions to achieve net-zero emissions. By fostering collaboration and commitment, it accelerates the transition to a sustainable, resilient economy and encourages effective climate action worldwide.
Organisation

An intersectional approach to inclusion at work

This report outlines an intersectional approach to inclusion at work, focusing on neurodivergent and marginalised groups. The author proposes six evidence-based principles, emphasising the need for systemic inclusion, transparency, and fairness to remove barriers and foster a more inclusive workplace for all employees.
Research
21 June 2022

Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact

McKinsey & Company
This report demonstrates that diverse leadership teams are linked to stronger financial performance, higher social and environmental impact, and more satisfied workforces. Covering data from 1,265 companies across 23 countries, the report highlights that companies with greater gender and ethnic diversity are more likely to outperform peers and contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth.
Research
5 December 2023

Policy model for gender-inclusive finance

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
This paper outlines key strategies for policymakers and regulators to foster women's financial inclusion. It emphasises addressing societal barriers, leveraging digital financial services, and promoting regulatory frameworks. By advancing gender equity in finance, it contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on economic empowerment, reducing inequalities, and fostering inclusive growth.
Research
5 September 2024

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) is a global network of central banks and financial regulators promoting financial inclusion policies in developing countries. AFI supports its members in implementing inclusive policies to increase access to financial services, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth. Learn more about their work and initiatives.
Organisation
1 research item

Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI)

Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) works to transform the finance sector by integrating sustainability into financial decision-making. It collaborates with stakeholders to develop frameworks, tools, and resources that enhance the understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. ASFI aims to facilitate investment aligned with sustainable development goals.
Organisation
2 research items

COBA's customer owned banking impact reports

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International)
This series offers concise, structured overviews of the impact of customer-owned banks in Australia. It highlights their role in promoting competition, supporting communities, and advancing sustainability, focusing on their economic, social, and environmental contributions.
Benchmark/series
15 October 2024

The big three and board gender diversity: The effectiveness of shareholder voice

The report analyses how campaigns by major institutional investors significantly boosted gender diversity on corporate boards. From 2017 to 2019, these initiatives increased female directorships by encouraging firms to broaden candidate searches and reduce the focus on executive experience, indicating impactful, non-tokenistic change.
Research
25 November 2020

Enhancing impact performance in agriculture through non-financial support and sustainable practices

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
This report examines the relationship between sustainable agricultural practices and non-financial support in impact investments, highlighting how such support can enhance performance. Findings reveal that non-financial support improves outcomes for smallholder farmers, especially women, by increasing service provision and adoption of sustainable farming, contributing to resilience and profitability.
Research
13 December 2023

Blended finance and the gender-energy nexus: A stocktaking report

Climate Policy Initiative
The report explores how gender-responsive financing can be integrated into the energy sector through blended finance. It highlights market trends, key players, case studies, and challenges in promoting gender equality within climate action. The report underscores the need for technical assistance and innovative financial structures to close gender gaps in the sector, enhancing both climate resilience and economic opportunities for women.
Research
30 July 2024

Building sustainable business models in private banks: A pathway to a better future

World Wide Fund for Nature (World Wildlife Fund – WWF)
This report highlights the SPRING framework, aimed at integrating sustainability within private banking. It presents findings from a pilot study, emphasising the need for private banks to incorporate ESG in operations, improve risk management, foster governance, and engage clients on sustainability preferences. The report also provides actionable recommendations for private banks to drive positive environmental and social impact.
Research
31 May 2023

The investor case for fighting inequality: How inequality harms investors and what investors should do about it

Rights CoLab
The report argues that socioeconomic inequality poses systemic risks to investment performance. It highlights that addressing inequality aligns with investors' fiduciary duties by reducing financial risks and improving long-term returns. The report provides evidence that inequality impacts corporate performance, supply chains, and macroeconomic stability.
Research
6 September 2024
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