Eric Usher
@EricPUsher
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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.
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined July 2018
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
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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. https://t.co/2of9Sv3sJO
unepfi.org
As we close the chapter on 2024, the imperative for the financial sector to spearhead the transition to a more inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon economy has never been clearer. The persistent...
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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
eqtgroup.com
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#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
Two weeks after climate talks in Baku ended with a new climate finance target that fell short of demands, a UN initiative working with private financial institutions convened in Geneva. Its role in...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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🌍 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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Patrick Odier, Chair, Building Bridges @NollaigForrest, Chief Sustainability Officer, @Holcim
@EricPUsher, Head, @UNEP_FI Elisabeth Stern, Board Member, @KlimaSeniorin
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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
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Valuing Nature's Assets with @KathleenForGood (@Walmart Foundation), @ndidiNwuneli (@ONECampaign), @kristianteleki (@FaunaFloraInt) @EricPUsher (@UNEP) and @shyla_raghav (@TIME). #SDIM24
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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
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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
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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
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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
A series of missed opportunities at the Bonn Climate Change Conference have ramped up pressure for COP29 to deliver on the green transition, argues UNEP FI Climate Lead Remco Fischer.
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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
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“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
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We are thrilled to launch the PRB Academy's latest course: Applying Nature-Responsible Banking. Read about it here: https://t.co/Ps5H0Ipo7V It helps bankers apply a nature-responsible approach in their work. Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/q6EVakJPsc
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