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 350,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,200,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 328,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. For the year 2023, the organisation disclosed a total of 1,559,000 kg CO2e across all scopes: 493,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 596,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 470,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2022, emissions were slightly lower, with 596,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 545,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 29,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. UNEPFI's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, the United Nations Environment Programme - Finance Initiative, reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability in climate reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The organisation's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the finance sector.
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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.

