Guide
Banking on Green Buildings
Background material to build capacities at commercial banks
From UNEP's Finance Initiative, this paper offers guidance to banks interested in scaling up investments in green buildings.
The buildings sector offers an impactful pathway for the financial sector in general to contribute to sustainability, and specifically for signatory banks of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) to meet their commitments. The buildings sector is both at risk and offers one of the largest opportunities for impact. Evaluating the risks and rewards of investing in buildings that are energy-efficient and resilient to climate change is the financially responsible approach for commercial banks.
This background analysis paper from UNEP's Finance Initiative provides actionable information in order to support commercial banks building capacities to align with the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and create impact in the buildings and construction sector, leading the buildings sector towards zero-emissions, efficiency, and resilience.
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