Transition Finance Case Studies

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI)

Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)

Type of Resource

Other

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Transition Finance

Topic 2

Banking

Topic 3

Insurance

Target Audience

Banks

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource presents case studies from five NZBA member banks, illustrating practical approaches to implementing transition finance as part of net-zero alignment strategies. It explores how banks define, assess, and operationalize transition finance across sectors.

Why This Matters

Banks play a critical role in financing the transition to net zero. These case studies offer practical insights on building credible transition finance strategies that support real economy decarbonization.

Key Insights

Highlights diverse approaches to defining transition finance, often aligned with climate science and sector pathways
Showcases tools such as ESG scoring, SBTi targets, internal taxonomies, and portfolio-level assessments
Emphasizes importance of internal governance, cross-team collaboration, and strong client engagement
Identifies challenges including data limitations and supporting high-emitting sectors through credible transitions

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