CSO MUFG names first EMEA Chief Sustainability Officer The Japanese bank has also appointed a Deputy CSO for the region. Melodie Michel 03 April 2025
ESG Reporting GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards âIt is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.â Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
Climate Targets Wells Fargo drops net zero target in âcowardly and shortsightedâ move âInvestors expect banks to mitigate risk, not accelerate it.â Melodie Michel 05 March 2025
Sustainable Finance Standard Chartered sustainable finance income up 36% in 2024 âThe opportunity to finance the transition to a low-carbon economy is more compelling and crucial than ever." Melodie Michel 26 February 2025
Climate Targets HSBC lowers ESG weighting in executive pay and delays net zero target by 20 years The bank is also reviewing 2030 financed emissions targets. Melodie Michel 19 February 2025
People & Culture Wells Fargo announces Chief Sustainability Officer replacement Jeffrey Schub has been named Head of Sustainability. Melodie Michel 06 February 2025
People & Culture Barclays confirms Head of Sustainabilityâs departure Barlow's responsibilities have been taken over by Daniel Hanna as Group Head of Sustainable and Transition Finance. Melodie Michel 14 January 2025
Sustainable Finance One year left for EU banks to set up EBA-aligned ESG risk management 'Failing to plan is planning to fail.' Melodie Michel 13 January 2025
Banking JP Morgan completes Wall Streetâs exodus from Net Zero Banking Alliance All six of the top US banks have now left the climate alliance, two weeks before Donald Trump begins his second term. Melodie Michel 07 January 2025
Sustainable Finance Concerns grow over banksâ climate commitments as GFANZ loosens mandate The move comes after several financial institutions decided to leave UN-backed climate initiatives, such as NZBA. Melodie Michel 06 January 2025