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HSBC, Morgan Stanley: Are banks lowering their climate ambition?

Two banks seem to move sustainability down their priorities list and one sustainability head shares what keeps her awake at night.
Melodie Michel
Melodie Michel
CSO Futures Weekly - October 31

Two banks appear to be moving sustainability down their priorities list this week, with HSBC removing CSO Celine Herweijer from its executive committee and Morgan Stanley introducing new flexibility in its climate targets.

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