A complete guide to UK banks' sustainable finance and fossil fuel funding activities
A look at HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Standard Chartered's sustainable funding policies.
The sustainable finance landscape has changed significantly over the past year: between anti-ESG policies in the US and anti-greenwashing laws elsewhere, many banks have walked back on certain climate commitments – including sustainable finance goals.
At the same time, some EU banks, including Deutsche Bank and BBVA, are doubling down on sustainable finance targets, as the European Central Bank maintains a strong focus on climate mitigation in its policies.
