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Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Toolkit: Developing Sustainable Finance Roadmaps

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Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Toolkit: Developing Sustainable Finance Roadmaps

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN)

Type of Resource

Guidance
Tool

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Climate Policies & Frameworks

Target Audience

Banks
MDBs/DFIs
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global
Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Toolkit: Developing Sustainable Finance Roadmaps

Resource Description

This resource outlines the 2023 SBFN Measurement Framework, a benchmarking tool for assessing national sustainable finance progress. It guides regulators and industry bodies in evaluating policies and practices across ESG integration, climate and nature-related risk, and financing sustainability.

Why This Matters

As sustainability expectations rise, this tool helps emerging market actors assess progress, identify gaps, and strengthen capacity for sustainable finance implementation.

Key Insights

  • Structured around 3 pillars and 9 sub-pillars covering national policy, regulatory action, and financial sector implementation
  • Includes 140+ indicators and new themes such as gender finance, nature risks, and digital sustainable finance
  • Expands coverage to securities, pensions, and insurance sectors
  • Uses a five-stage progression matrix to benchmark action from commitment to behavioral change
  • Supports capacity building through case studies and peer exchange

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