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Only 2 of 400 financial institutions have robust plans to phase out fossil fuels

Sustainable Finance

Only 2 of 400 financial institutions have robust plans to phase out fossil fuels

Just a quarter of FIs' climate transition plans cover financed emissions.

14 May 2026

‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM

‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM

"A strong message of dissent at HSBC’s decision to weaken its approach to coal, oil and gas."

08 May 2026

Investors call out NatWest for ‘climate backtracking’ ahead of AGM

Investors call out NatWest for ‘climate backtracking’ ahead of AGM

"We’re calling on investors to vote against the Chair at the AGM.”

27 April 2026

Singapore bank DBS names new Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Singapore bank DBS names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Kelvin Wong joined DBS in 2016 and is currently Managing Director and Head of Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure.

15 April 2026

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