Resources on social finance

  1. Event

    Just Transition Finance: Pathways for banking and insurance

    During this webinar, speakers presented key recommendations from the report 'Just Transition Finance: Pathways for Banking and Insurance', highlighted examples of what pioneering banks and insurance companies are already doing, and discussed the challenges and the way forward towards a just transition.

  2. Document

    The just dimension of transition finance and related supporting tools

    07 February 2024

    The ILO is looking for a consultant to write a report reviewing the existing applications of the just dimension of transition finance and related supporting tools. Proposals must be submitted via email to socialfinance@ilo.org by 22 February 2024 (23:59 CET).

  3. Event

    Webinar: How can fast-paced digitalization be sustainable in the financial sector? - Exploring good practices to promote decent work

    On 5 December 2023, the ILO's Social Finance Programme and the Sectoral Policies Department organized the webinar "How can fast-paced digitalization be sustainable in the financial sector? - Exploring good practices to promote decent work".

  4. International Day of Banks

    Banks and insurers can play major role in creating just climate transition – new report says

    04 December 2023

    Private sector banks and insurers have a key role to play in promoting a just transition, according to a new ILO/UNEP report - published ahead of the International Day of Banks - that also offers guidance on practical strategies and actions.

  5. Building Bridges Week

    Pathways to financial inclusion for refugees and migrants: Empowering communities for a better future

    On 5 October 2023, the ILO participated in a panel discussion during the 2023 Building Bridges week, focussing on access to finance for refugees and migrants.

  6. Building Bridges Week

    Energy transition: Green and just

    On 4 October 2023, the ILO participated in a panel discussion during the 2023 Building Bridges week, focussing on the energy transition and how the financial sector needs to address both climate and human rights concerns.

  7. Building Bridges Week

    Investing in a Just Transition

    The ILO’s Social Finance Programme and the Impact Investing Institute organized a session during the 2022 Building Bridges week, focussing on investing in a Just Transition.