This report was co-developed by UN Environment Program Finance Initiative and Equator Principles. It includes guidance that is focused at banks and project finance teams. The guidance in the report outlines how to conduct nature-based risk assessments at the corporate, portfolio and project levels using existing frameworks and tools.
The guidance highlights how nature-based risk assessments can:
- improve risk identification
- strengthen due diligence
- enhance collaboration with clients
- enable better decision-making across project finance and portfolios
This guidance contributes to UNEP FI’s work by helping financial institutions align with emerging global frameworks, such as the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, and Science Based Targets Network.
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The United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative brings together a network of banks, insurers and investors that catalyse action across the financial system to deliver more sustainable global economies. The initiative connects the UN with financial institutions from around the world to shape the sustainable finance agenda.
The Equator Principles (EPs) are a risk management framework for financial institutions to identify, assess and manage environmental and social risks when financing projects. First launched in 2003 by 10 founding financial institutions, more than 125 financial institutions are now Signatories to the EPs. Governed by a Steering Committee and supported by the Office of the EPs, the EPs are legally represented by Equator Principles Ltd.
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