Impact Protocol: Impact analysis and management for banks

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Tool

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Impact Assessment

Topic 2

Disclosure Standards

Topic 3

Banking

Target Audience

Banks

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource sets out a step-by-step methodology for banks to analyze and manage their sustainability impacts, building on the Principles for Responsible Banking. It provides a structured approach to integrate impact considerations into strategy and operations.

Why This Matters

The protocol offers banks a practical framework to manage sustainability risks and opportunities while aligning with the SDGs and Paris Agreement.

Key Insights

Defines impacts as those linked to portfolio composition, client types, and operating context
Outlines five steps: scoping, impact identification, measurement, target setting, and monitoring
Encourages banks to prioritize significant impact areas, set SMART targets aligned with global frameworks, and track outcomes
Highlights client engagement, internal policies, partnerships, and capacity building as key enablers

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Toolkit: Investment Portfolio Impact Analysis Tool

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