“Since the launch of the GFANZ at COP26 over $130 trillion of private capital has been committed to transforming the global economy for the transition to Net Zero. The UK has led the way in turning these commitments into action through Bankers for Net Zero, the first and only Country Chapter of the UN Convened, industry-led Net Zero Banking Alliance. I am grateful to the Bankers for Net Zero member institutions and leaders that have supported the initiative to reach this point.”

Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP, Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, HM Government

“Bankers for Net Zero’s impact and subsequent growth in such a short space of time is testament to how critical their work is to the development of policy and the broader net zero transition. I’m honoured to be Bankers for Net Zero’s voice in Parliament.”

Lord McNicol of West Kilbride, Shadow Spokesperson, Business and Trade

“We are pleased to continue our close coordination with Bankers for Net Zero, working together to turn these climate commitments into action. 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 United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEPFI)

“I welcome the launch today of the Bankers for Net Zero. This is another great example of the vital role the private sector is playing in the fight against climate change. 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.”

Alok Sharma MP, COP26 President

“Kamma is delighted to be joining Bankers for Net Zero. We’re proud to have previously worked with member banks, supporting their innovative approach to fighting climate change. Becoming a member ourselves is a natural step: as specialists in providing climate data and risk analysis for the UK lending sector, we’ve seen first hand how inaccurate, incomplete or out-of-date data blinds decision makers as they drive towards decarbonisation. We look forward to partnering with B4NZ, using insight to illuminate the path to net zero for UK banks.”

Orla Shield, CEO, Kamma

“We are proud to remain members of Bankers for Net Zero, recognizing the urgency of addressing climate change and the role that banks have to play in decarbonizing the economy. Our focus remains on supporting businesses with the transition and minimizing their environmental impact, while taking the necessary steps to address our own GHG emissions. By supporting Bankers for Net Zero we are engaging in a collaborative effort convening banks, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate our path to net zero.”

Matt Bullivant, Director of Sustainability and ESG, Oak North

“Sage is delighted to continue our close work with Bankers for Net Zero to help SMEs navigate their way to a more sustainable future. In addition to halving our own emissions by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2040, we are supporting our customers on their journey with technology and advice, as well as advocating for policies that support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy. SMEs in the UK account for 63% of the country’s business emissions so for the UK to meet its net zero goals, it is critical that they are supported and brought along the sustainability journey. Through collaboration and engagement with the B4NZ programmes of work, we hope to accelerate the transition and ensure SMEs are not left behind.”

Elisa Moscolin, Executive Vice President, Sage

“The pace and rate of change needs to accelerate as the UK transitions to a net zero future. Ensuring access to capital and financial inclusion for SME’s is a critical element to the transition, with the increase of sustainable finance targets. PwC is committed to creating a system that connects quality and assurable data flows to inform better business decisions. Our work with Bankers for Net Zero and the Perseus program is critical in the journey to enabling more accurate emissions data and the decarbonisation of SMEs.” 

David Marriage, Disruption & Innovation Leader – Sustainability, PwC UK 

“At Tide we are committed to ensuring a ‘just’ transition where SMEs are not left behind. In alignment with this commitment, we are pleased to be continuing our close work with Bankers for Net Zero to create the collaboration and engagement needed to accelerate the transition and help SMEs in their green transition.” 

Ian Sutherland, CFO and Head of Net Zero at Tide