About
The UNEP FI Climate Pathway Navigator is a specialized tool designed to support financial institutions in setting science-based climate targets and assessing sectoral decarbonization pathways. Developed in collaboration with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), and financial institutions, this platform provides comprehensive data and visualizations aligned with UNEP FI’s framework for responsible banking and sustainable investment.
Financial institutions play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Built and refined through over a year of testing with banks, investors, insurers, and export credit agencies this tool empowers financial institutions to make informed decisions and provide them with the specific datapoints they need for target setting, portfolio steering, and corporate engagement through a clear, visual interface.
Pathway Data
Detailed information about the pathway data, including intensity calculations, emission scopes, and sectoral decarbonization pathways, can be found on our dedicated data information page.
About the pathway dataUNEP Finance Initiative
For more than 30 years, UNEP Finance Initiative has been bringing together a large network of banks, insurers, and investors to catalyze action across the financial system and deliver more sustainable global economies. With over 500 member institutions, UNEP FI has established the world's foremost sustainability frameworks, including the Principles for Responsible Banking and Principles for Sustainable Insurance.
UNEP FI helps financial institutions achieve sustainability goals, address sustainability risks, and identify business opportunities in taking a responsible approach to finance. The initiative supports implementation of global programs at regional levels across Africa & the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, and North America.
Key Features
- Cross-Sector Scenario Filter: Enabled users to constrain sectoral pathways by defining acceptable percentage-change ranges between a base year and target year. Filter results propagate across the entire application.
- Sectoral Deep-Dive Analysis: Detailed indicator charts for power sector, steel, cement, transport (with sub-sector clusters for road, shipping, and aviation), and buildings — each with primary benchmarks and additional indicators and key assumptions.
- Regional Comparison Portal: Side-by-side comparison of up to six geographies for any sector's primary indicator, with synchronized y-axes and multi-region selection.
- Sectoral Decarbonization Pathways: Integration of sectoral pathways alongside systemic scenarios from the Scenario Compass and IPCC AR6.
- Data Export & Sharing: Download charts as images or CSV, inspect underlying data in the IIASA Data Explorer, and share the current application state via URL.
Contact Us
General Inquiries
- For questions about UNEP FI's work and frameworks, visit www.unepfi.org
- For questions related to specific climate scenarios and data, please reach out to the IIASA and PIK research teams.
Collaboration
This tool is developed by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) for UNEP FI. IIASA and PIK provide the scientific foundation, climate scenario expertise, and technical infrastructure, while UNEP FI brings its extensive experience in engaging the financial sector on sustainability and climate action.
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