People & Culture
Singapore’s Central Bank appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer
Abigail Ng is the first dedicated CSO at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Sustainable Finance
Energy Transition
Existing clean power technologies can replace 75% of fossil fuel demand
Renewables now attract twice as much investment as fossil fuels – 3.6 times more in the case of China.
16 September 2025
Energy Transition
Fossil fuels focus hinders EU cleantech investment and climate transition
In 2023, the EU faced a climate investment gap of €344 billion.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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
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".
01 August 2025