Recent events On February 25, 2020, JPMorgan Chase announced additional steps in its initiatives to address climate change and further promote sustainable development. This year, JPMorgan Chase commits to facilitate $200 billion to advance the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including $50 billion toward green initiatives. The new commitment is intended to address a broader set of challenges in the developing world and developed countries where social and economic development gaps persist. As part of this commitment, the Firm had previously announced the creation of the J.P. Morgan Development Finance Institution to expand its financing activities for developing countries.