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Exxon Exits: After the Storm

Chris Hall

Between 2007 and 2019, Exxon delivered less than 1% in shareholder returns (capital gains and dividends) per annum, around 10% in total over the 12-year period, the report noted. This slashes portfolio emissions and sends a strong signal to oil and gas firms about the financial consequences of failing to set out credible transition plans.

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How Finance can help stop climate change: Green bonds

Edouard Stenger

As more and more institutions and people are divesting from fossil fuels globally, climate responsible finance is booming. Part of this revolution is the meteoritic growth of green bonds, which were started in 2007 by the World Bank and the European Investment Bank.