Sustainable Finance Financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuels by 2030 under new SBTi standard “A clear signal that financial support for fossil fuel expansion must come to an end." Melodie Michel 22 July 2025
Banking Green economy businesses leave HSBC after bank’s NZBA exit “All companies that believe in net zero should ditch HSBC.” Melodie Michel 16 July 2025
People & Culture UBS names Christian Leitz as its new Chief Sustainability Officer This year, UBS delayed its operational emissions target by 10 years and stepped away from ESG-linked compensation. Melodie Michel 08 July 2025
Fossil fuels Bank financing to fossil fuels grows for the first time since 2021 "Only rapid and robust binding government regulation and oversight can make banks change course." Melodie Michel 20 June 2025
Banking Report highlights UK banks’ fossil fuel exclusion loopholes NatWest was the only bank to provide more financing to green companies than to fossil fuels between 2020 and 2024. Melodie Michel 30 May 2025
Policy & Standards Basel Committee stands firm against US pressure to dilute work on climate risk The Committee will prioritise its work to analyse the impact of extreme weather events on financial risks. Melodie Michel 13 May 2025
People & Culture HSBC AM eliminates Head of Sustainability position Erin Leonard took on the new position of Global Head of Sustainability at HSBC AM in 2021. Melodie Michel 06 May 2025
Transition Finance Top UK and EU banks still lack credible climate transition plans "Banks won’t adopt credible transition plans unless they are required to do so." Melodie Michel 29 April 2025
CSO MUFG names first EMEA Chief Sustainability Officer The Japanese bank has also appointed a Deputy CSO for the region. Melodie Michel 03 April 2025
ESG Reporting GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards “It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.” Melodie Michel 07 March 2025