Public Consultation on SBTi Resources for Financial Institutions
Offered By: Science Based Targets initiative via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) virtual event discussing new draft resources for financial institutions to set credible, rigorous, and holistic climate targets. Learn about the development of guidance, criteria, and recommendations for banks, private equity firms, insurers, asset managers, and asset owners to establish science-based near- and long-term targets aligned with net-zero goals and limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Dive into three key consultation drafts: the Financial Institutions Net-Zero (FINZ) Standard Conceptual Framework, Near-Term Financial Sector Science Based Targets Guidance V2, and Fossil Fuel Finance Position Paper. Gain insights into SBTi's efforts to ensure financial institutions contribute effectively to global climate goals through this 57-minute presentation.
Syllabus
Public Consultation on SBTi Resources for Financial Institutions
Taught by
Science Based Targets initiative
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