Category: Corporate | Netzeroinvestor

Glencore’s coal projects targeted in shareholder resolution

An investor coalition with $2.2trn of assets is focusing attention on the mining giant’s thermal coal operations.

By Christopher Marchant

HSBC to ‘stop new oil and gas funding’

The banking giant’s move will send ‘shockwaves’ through the fossil fuel industry and put the spotlight on other financial institutions.

Centrica rolls out bold plans to kickstart a ‘UK hydrogen economy’

The British energy company is working with a hydrogen specialist on a project that could lower the cost of transitioning to net zero.

Transition

COP27: Ninety One’s Du Toit calls for end to virtue signalling

Transport

Maersk and Spanish government to ramp up green fuel production

Banking

Are big banks moving from big oil?

BlackRock retains 7% stake in German firm suing Netherlands over coal phase out

Threat of legal action under Energy Charter Treaty has ‘knock-on effect on the ability of investors to meet their net-zero goals’.

By Georgie Lee

Climate change number-one risk for insurers globally, AXA report reveals

InterEnergy secures $1bn renewable energy investment

Drax denies ‘harvesting’ ancient forests in Canada to burn at UK power station

Asset managers’ net-zero targets a ‘distraction or misleading’

In conversation with GLIL’s Dr Patricia Rodrigues Jenner

‘Brutally honest’ Bank of America equivocates on GFANZ

Investment Manager

NYC comptroller accuses BlackRock of ‘backtracking’ over climate commitments

Investment Manager

In conversation with LGIM’s head of climate solutions

Investment Manager

Federated Hermes to end sponsorship of US anti-ESG treasurers’ group

The net-zero opportunities served up in the food and beverage sector

With major F&B organisation Carlsberg Group setting a net-zero target, how vital a role does this sector play in fighting climate change?

Banking

Jackson Hole 2022: in search of the elusive green central banker

Energy

Indian state-run gas company GAIL targets net zero by 2040

Transition

IRENA sets out 13-step plan for net-zero China

Investment Manager

Toyota investors condemn hybrid lobby efforts, as Japan backpedals on EVs

Investment Manager

Exxon shareholders vote down activist resolution to cut emissions