Providing data and analysis on over 350 banks in more than 85 countries – representing more than 50% of global banking assets – it demonstrates a sector-wide shift in banking practices. The report showcases how PRB Signatories are increasingly moving from commitment to action, embedding sustainability into core business strategies, governance, and client relationships to manage risk, meet stakeholder expectations, and remain competitive in an evolving economy.
It also reveals that as part of the Responsible Banking Community, Signatories:
• Harness the financial advantage of embedding sustainability into strategy, governance and client relationships, paying one percentage point less, on average, for equity and debt capital
• Outperform peers across key sustainability metrics, as evidenced by research from MSCI and S&P
• Innovate, pilot and scale new sustainability approaches which inspire global market practice and regulatory action
