Energy Transition Fossil fuels focus hinders EU cleantech investment and climate transition In 2023, the EU faced a climate investment gap of €344 billion. Melodie Michel 03 September 2025
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. Melodie Michel 28 August 2025
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." Melodie Michel 21 August 2025
Deforestation 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. Melodie Michel 14 August 2025
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. Melodie Michel 11 August 2025
Banking 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. Rachel Willcox 08 August 2025
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. Melodie Michel 04 August 2025
Banking 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". Melodie Michel 01 August 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. Melodie Michel 01 August 2025
Climate risk 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. Melodie Michel 29 July 2025