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HSBC makes two senior sustainability appointments

People & Culture

HSBC makes two senior sustainability appointments

The bank has focused largely on sustainable and transition finance in recent recruitment.

18 March 2026

Standard Chartered has exceeded its US$1bn sustainable finance income goal

Standard Chartered has exceeded its US$1bn sustainable finance income goal

The bank has mobilised US$157 billion in sustainable finance for its clients since 2021.

03 March 2026

Crédit Agricole names Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer

People & Culture

Crédit Agricole names Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer

Quentin Guerineau will be part of the bank’s management committee.

26 February 2026

NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

"Stepping back from commitments to restrict financing for the largest fossil fuel firms expanding oil and gas extraction is a serious concern."

13 February 2026

Standard Chartered issues first green bond for €1bn

Sustainable Finance

Standard Chartered issues first green bond for €1bn

Investor demand was particularly strong, with “orderbooks peaking at over €3.9 billion”.

09 January 2026

European banks ‘moving backwards’ on climate action: report

News and Interviews

European banks ‘moving backwards’ on climate action: report

La Banque Postale, BNP Paribas and Credit Mutuel and some of the few banks that have improved climate performance.

11 December 2025

ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sandra Phlippen replaces Solange Rouschop, who has been leading the bank’s sustainability strategy since 2023.

21 November 2025

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

The bank has changed sector-specific financed emissions targets from fixed targets to ranges.

07 November 2025

Net Zero Banking Alliance closes down after mass exodus

Net Zero Banking Alliance closes down after mass exodus

“It’s bitterly disappointing to see the biggest banks in the world vote to step away from accountability."

03 October 2025

NZBA’s fate to be decided by the end of September

Net Zero Banking Alliance

NZBA’s fate to be decided by the end of September

The alliance has paused its activities while remaining members vote on its future.

28 August 2025

Westpac promotes sustainability lead to Deputy CSO

People & Culture

Westpac promotes sustainability lead to Deputy CSO

The Australian bank recently poached BHP’s former CSO Fiona Wild to take the helm of its sustainability strategy.

25 August 2025

Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels?

Energy Transition

Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels?

“The reality is that the economics are not in favour of more oil and gas production."

21 August 2025