Who We Are

B4NZ is a not-for-profit initiative bringing together banks, businesses, regulators, and policymakers to accelerate the shift toward a just, resilient net zero economy. Rooted in the UK’s policy and regulatory framework, we champion the national delivery of international climate commitments while reinforcing the UK’s leadership in sustainable finance through engagement with a wide-reaching global network. Our mission is grounded in strategic policy alignment, pinpointing where smart policy can unlock the full potential of the banking sector to finance the transition of the real economy. Through credible, cross-sector engagement, we convene influential stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions that drive meaningful climate action at both national and global levels.

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Seneca ESG and Bankers for Net Zero Partner to Launch Standardised Emissions Reporting for UK SMEs at Climate Week NYC

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New York / London - September 23, 2025 - Seneca ESG, a leading AI-enabled sustainability software company, and Bankers for Net Zero (B4NZ), a UK initiative aligning finance with climate action, today announced a strategic partnership during

New UK SME Emissions Standard Launched to Tackle Data Burden and Unlock Green Finance

June 23rd, 2025|Comments Off on New UK SME Emissions Standard Launched to Tackle Data Burden and Unlock Green Finance

New UK SME Emissions Standard Launched to Tackle Data Burden and Unlock Green Finance B4NZ and the Broadway Initiative unveil a practical, market-backed standard to streamline sustainability data sharing for SMEs, with strong cross-sector support

Who We Are

B4NZ is a not-for-profit initiative bringing together banks, businesses, regulators, and policymakers to accelerate the shift toward a just, resilient net zero economy. Rooted in the UK’s policy and regulatory framework, we champion the national delivery of international climate commitments while reinforcing the UK’s leadership in sustainable finance through engagement with a wide-reaching global network. Our mission is grounded in strategic policy alignment, pinpointing where smart policy can unlock the full potential of the banking sector to finance the transition of the real economy. Through credible, cross-sector engagement, we convene influential stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions that drive meaningful climate action at both national and global levels.

Country Chapter Support

“I look forward to continuing to work closely with B4NZ. The translation of international commitments to work on the ground in the real economy is going to be a fundamental part of banks’ transition plans. I see B4NZ playing an important role in supporting that work and also engaging with Parliament to help ensure climate policy from the official sector leverages climate action in the financial sector and vice versa.”

Alex Michie, Head of Global, Financial Alliance for Net Zero

“We are pleased to continue our close coordination with Bankers for Net Zero, working together to turn these climate commitments into action. Bankers for Net Zero will support the implementation of the industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance in the United Kingdom. The on-the-ground support and in-depth local market knowledge provided by B4NZ will be instrumental in this critical journey, as banks take action to put their lending and investment portfolios on a pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050.”

Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI

“I welcome the launch today of the Bankers for Net Zero’s UK Country Chapter. This is another great example of the vital role the private sector is playing in the fight against climate change. As we look to COP26 and beyond, the race to reduce emissions and keep 1.5 alive has never been more urgent. Alliances like this are crucial to reaching this goal, and collaboration across every sector, from banking to civil society, will ensure we set ourselves on a path to a more sustainable future.”

The Rt Hon Alok Sharma, COP26 President

“The UK has led the way on building a global financial system for net zero, including by founding the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) as part of its Presidency of COP26 and with the UN’s Race to Zero. The UK government has a world-leading net zero commitment, with a plan to achieve 68% decarbonisation in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade compared to 1990. I’m pleased that the UK’s leading banks were all founding members of GFANZ and many more have joined since – and I look forward to working with UK Bankers for Net Zero on accelerating our transition to a net zero economy.”

John Glen MP, Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury

Country Chapter Support

“I look forward to continuing to work closely with B4NZ. The translation of international commitments to work on the ground in the real economy is going to be a fundamental part of banks’ transition plans. I see B4NZ playing an important role in supporting that work and also engaging with Parliament to help ensure climate policy from the official sector leverages climate action in the financial sector and vice versa.”

Alex Michie, Head of Global, Financial Alliance for Net Zero

“We are pleased to continue our close coordination with Bankers for Net Zero, working together to turn these climate commitments into action. Bankers for Net Zero will support the implementation of the industry-led, UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance in the United Kingdom. The on-the-ground support and in-depth local market knowledge provided by B4NZ will be instrumental in this critical journey, as banks take action to put their lending and investment portfolios on a pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050.”

Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI

“I welcome the launch today of the Bankers for Net Zero’s UK Country Chapter. This is another great example of the vital role the private sector is playing in the fight against climate change. As we look to COP26 and beyond, the race to reduce emissions and keep 1.5 alive has never been more urgent. Alliances like this are crucial to reaching this goal, and collaboration across every sector, from banking to civil society, will ensure we set ourselves on a path to a more sustainable future.”

The Rt Hon Alok Sharma, MP, COP26 President

“The UK has led the way on building a global financial system for net zero, including by founding the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) as part of its Presidency of COP26 and with the UN’s Race to Zero. The UK government has a world-leading net zero commitment, with a plan to achieve 68% decarbonisation in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade compared to 1990. I’m pleased that the UK’s leading banks were all founding members of GFANZ and many more have joined since – and I look forward to working with UK Bankers for Net Zero on accelerating our transition to a net zero economy.”

John Glen, MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury

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