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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

Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

BBVA, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking group are the only FIs to screen all high-risk commodities.

14 August 2025

NZBA loses another major member as Swiss bank UBS withdraws

Net Zero Banking Alliance

NZBA loses another major member as Swiss bank UBS withdraws

UBS recently delayed its operational emissions target and scrapped ESG-linked compensation.

11 August 2025

A complete guide to UK banks' sustainable finance and fossil fuel funding activities

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.

08 August 2025

BBVA sustainable funding activities up nearly 50% year on year

Sustainable Finance

BBVA sustainable funding activities up nearly 50% year on year

76% of the €64bn was allocated to projects related to climate change and natural capital.

04 August 2025

Barclays exits Net Zero Banking Alliance

Barclays exits Net Zero Banking Alliance

The bank said the departure of global banks means "the organisation no longer has the membership to support our transition".

01 August 2025

HSBC provided US$54bn of sustainable finance in the first half of 2025

Sustainable Finance

HSBC provided US$54bn of sustainable finance in the first half of 2025

The bank aims to provide between US$750 billion and US$1 trillion of sustainable finance by 2030.

01 August 2025

ECB will consider ‘climate factor’ when lending to banks from next year

ECB will consider ‘climate factor’ when lending to banks from next year

Each asset pledged as collateral will be value-assessed based on climate vulnerability.

29 July 2025

Deutsche Bank names first Global Head of Sustainable Finance

People & Culture

Deutsche Bank names first Global Head of Sustainable Finance

“We see particularly exciting opportunities in emerging markets where demand for renewable energy is growing fast."

29 July 2025

Energy transition has reached tipping point, UN report says

Energy Transition

Energy transition has reached tipping point, UN report says

"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them."

22 July 2025