Head, UNEP Finance Initiative, home of PRB and PSI; on PRI board. Convener Net-Zero Asset Owner, Banking and Insurance Alliances. Husband/father. Views my own.
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1 Dec 2022
From the Rio Earth Summit, to est. of PRI, PSI and PRB, the 3 Net-Zero Asset-Owner/Banking/Insurance GFANZ alliances, contr. to TCFD and co-founding the TNFD, and much, much more, it's been a busy 30 years for UNEP FI youtu.be/APACZiPhBtg via
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It's been a rough year by some accounts - 2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times.
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18 Dec 2024
A nice discussion with EQT's Bahare Haghshenas, Global Head of Sustainable Transformation, covering European regulatory developments, expectations around transition planning and the continued evolution of the sustainable finance landscape.
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16 Dec 2024
#Sustainablefinance “Even before Baku, there was a realisation that public treasuries do not have the resources that are needed, so the private sector has to be very much on board,” @UNEP_FI's @EricPUsher tells @pauladdobias. genevasolutions.news/sustain…
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Eric Usher retweeted
11 Dec 2024
Today @UN_Women and @UNEP_FI proudly launch new guidance showing how banks’ workplace policies, practices, products and portfolios can advance #genderequality and women’s empowerment - closing the gender gap. #WEPs #PRB #responsiblebanking Read more: ow.ly/K5IU50UmrnE
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9 Dec 2024
A pleasure to speak alongside Janet Yellen, Mark Carney, Johan Rockstrom and others, at the Cornell-OFR Conference on Climate-related Risks and Financial Stability
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Eric Usher retweeted
6 Dec 2024
Insurers can play a vital role in #GenerationRestoration.
Following the #COP29 focus on financing climate action in developing countries @EricPusher of @UNEP_FI explains more in @mediaplanetuk: globalcause.co.uk/climate-ac… #ClimateAction2024
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Eric Usher retweeted
13 Nov 2024
Day 3 at #COP29: UNEP FI Head @EricPUsher reports from Baku on current negotiations, new #climatefinance commitments and highlights launch of the new Target Setting Protocol by the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (#NZECA). Get involved: ow.ly/hVO650U6ieH
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Eric Usher retweeted
14 Nov 2024
SSE Board Member @EricPUsher sets the scene for amplifying #ClimateActionNow at @COP29_AZ
We stand by to support the stock exchange community as they continue to amplify market action on climate through #capacitybuilding #guidance and #regulation
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Eric Usher retweeted
31 Oct 2024
🌍 Are you coming to #COP29?
Join our panel on integrating finance for climate and nature to drive #NetZero & #NaturePositive actions!
🗓️ Nov 15
📍 Faith Pavilion, Blue Zone, Baku
Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days.
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Eric Usher retweeted
29 Oct 2024
Patrick Odier, Chair, Building Bridges
@NollaigForrest, Chief Sustainability Officer, @Holcim
@EricPUsher, Head, @UNEP_FI
Elisabeth Stern, Board Member, @KlimaSeniorin
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Eric Usher retweeted
28 Oct 2024
Day 8 at #COP16: Finance and Biodiversity Day underscored the urgent need for systemic change, as well as finance sector action. Achieving real #NaturePositive impact requires a whole-society approach and clear policy frameworks. Follow for updates: ow.ly/PQkC50TULBs
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28 Sep 2024
RT @wef: Valuing Nature's Assets with @KathleenForGood (@Walmart Foundation), @ndidiNwuneli (@ONECampaign), @kristianteleki (@FaunaFloraInt…
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26 Sep 2024
Private capital and financing is key to unlock greater climate-smart, low-carbon growth and development.
At #UNGA Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero #GFANZ Principals Meeting, discussions focused on how we unleash more $$$ and bring the climate & nature agendas together.
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Eric Usher retweeted
19 Sep 2024
Announcement: The agenda and speakers for the UNEP FI Global Roundtable are live!
Join us on 10-11 December 2024 in Geneva & online. #GRT2024 is taking place alongside #BuildingBridges24 for an action-packed week on #sustainablefinance.
Register now: ow.ly/YEbr50TpSfy
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Eric Usher retweeted
7 Sep 2024
Did you know that in 2021 alone, 9 out of 10 people inhaled air that is considered unsafe? Today, we mark the 5th annual #WorldCleanAirDay to raise awareness about the rising costs of and solutions to #airpollution. Learn more Here: ow.ly/Lwaw50Ti2Rf
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Eric Usher retweeted
20 Aug 2024
The #G20 represents 85% of the global economy, putting it in a powerful position to shape a more #sustainablefuture. Check out UNEP FI’s latest recommendations to guide the G20 towards a #naturepositive and equitable transition: ow.ly/VwAB50T1RFc
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Eric Usher retweeted
17 Aug 2024
This week's interview is with Remco Fischer, @UNEP_FI #Climate Lead. He says a series of missed opportunities at the Bonn #ClimateChange Conference have ramped up pressure for #COP29 to deliver on the #green transition. Read @GillWadsworth's write-up here: esginvestor.net/from-bonn-to…
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Eric Usher retweeted
13 Aug 2024
Each of the training courses in the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy has been adapted for mass enrollment for financial institutions globally, offering interactive, guided self-study throughout.
Discover more: prbacademy.com
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Eric Usher retweeted
8 Aug 2024
“Banks cannot fix the climate crisis alone,” writes Tracey McDermott, former chair of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and member of Standard Chartered’s management team. Read more here: ow.ly/Meya50SN3JK
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Eric Usher retweeted
6 Aug 2024
We are thrilled to launch the PRB Academy's latest course: Applying Nature-Responsible Banking. Read about it here: ow.ly/ugqi50SROU9
It helps bankers apply a nature-responsible approach in their work.
Learn more and sign up: ow.ly/rrF950SROU7
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