Eric Usher

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.

[Eric Usher @EricPUsher]

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 https://t.co/ZPxbgHevGX via
@YouTube

[Eric Usher @EricPUsher]

It's been a rough year by some accounts - 2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times.
https://t.co/2of9Sv3sJO

[Eric Usher @EricPUsher]

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.
https://t.co/YSx8VYSNdv

[Geneva Solutions @GenevaSolutions]

#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. https://t.co/oXGHTzGjmn

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/zhBD7WniKR

[Eric Usher @EricPUsher]

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
https://t.co/hBcMu89yy3

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

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: https://t.co/SlQZuFQdP8 #ClimateAction2024

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/S1Nk7b7sp7

[SSE Initiative 🇺🇳 @SSEinitiative]

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

[UN Green Economy @ungreeneconomy]

🌍 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.

[Building Bridges @BBridgesCH]

Patrick Odier, Chair, Building Bridges
@NollaigForrest, Chief Sustainability Officer, @Holcim
@EricPUsher, Head, @UNEP_FI
Elisabeth Stern, Board Member, @KlimaSeniorin

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/j6hVM2hlxa

[World Economic Forum @wef]

Valuing Nature's Assets with @KathleenForGood (@Walmart Foundation), @ndidiNwuneli (@ONECampaign), @kristianteleki (@FaunaFloraInt) @EricPUsher (@UNEP) and @shyla_raghav (@TIME). #SDIM24 https://t.co/mZDvNtUG2t

[Inger Andersen @andersen_inger]

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.

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/wxlFvFEFej

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/2wnXEjbfmw

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/QUcagINwUD

[ESG Investor @esg_investor]

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: https://t.co/tbCsGGoKsu

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

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: https://t.co/nrBW4rLWwQ
#sustainability

[Eric Usher @EricPUsher]

@SelwinHart the assistant secretary general of the UN, said that talk of a global “backlash” against climate action was being stoked by the fossil fuel industry, in an effort to persuade world leaders to delay emissions-cutting policies. @unepfi https://t.co/e3QcPyqyg1

[UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) @UNEP_FI]

“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: https://t.co/4YTmoaWZ3u