The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a leading global partnership established in 1992, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). This initiative operates primarily across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on the finance industry’s role in sustainable development. UNEP FI collaborates with over 200 financial institutions to promote responsible investment and sustainable finance practices. With a commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making, UNEP FI offers unique resources and frameworks that empower institutions to align their operations with sustainable development goals. Notable achievements include the development of the Principles for Responsible Banking, which sets a benchmark for sustainable banking practices globally. Through its innovative approach, UNEP FI positions itself as a pivotal player in the transition towards a more sustainable financial system.
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Unepfi's score of 36 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, UNEPFI reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 349,000,000 kg CO2e, derived from mobile and stationary combustion sources. In 2023, the organisation's emissions were recorded at 493,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 596,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 470,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting across all scopes. The data for 2022 showed Scope 1 emissions at 596,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 545,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 29,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions were similar, with Scope 1 at 493,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 596,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 470,000 kg CO2e. This consistency in reporting highlights UNEPFI's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint. Despite the detailed emissions data, UNEPFI has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The organisation operates under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme - Finance Initiative, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. Overall, UNEPFI's emissions data reflects a substantial commitment to understanding and managing its carbon footprint, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate action strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,260 | 0,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Unepfi has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
