166-25 Financing a Sustainable Economy

Summary

This paper sets out the research and resultant recommendations of a process to establish minimum practice and standards with regard to climate change and emerging environmental and social risks. It looks at the approach of international financial regulators and the work of local financial institutions.

Financing a Sustainable Economy

Issuer

South Africa

Year

2020

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

National Treasury of South Africa (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Voluntary Use

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land