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Banks flout net-zero targets to cash in on the next LNG boom

Corporate Knights

Liquefied natural gas developers have expansion plans that could release 10 additional metric gigatons of climate pollution by 2030, and major banks and investors are enabling them to the tune of nearly $500 billion. Many large banks have pledged to reach net-zero emissions, yet they are still financing the LNG boom. Citigroup (U.S.)

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Australia’s big four banks caught napping on methane emissions, and still supporting coal

Renew Economy

It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions. The post Australia’s big four banks caught napping on methane emissions, and still supporting coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Regions Bank Named 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

3BL Media

April 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Regions Bank is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs.

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NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair

Renew Economy

The post NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair appeared first on RenewEconomy. Energy Security Corp opens for business in NSW, with $1 billion of seed funding , a new board and chair, and a focus on long duration storage.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s new green bank

Renew Economy

Cameron O'Reilly, the new chair of the Energy Security Corp, discusses plans for Australia's newest green bank. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s new green bank appeared first on RenewEconomy. Plus: News of the week.

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KeyBank’s Commitment to Building Relationships With Small and Middle Market Businesses Wins 12 National and Regional Best Bank Awards From Coalition Greenwich

3BL Media

CLEVELAND , March 24, 2025 /3BL/ - KeyBank is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with twelve 2025 Best Bank Awards in middle market banking and small business. Best Bank Values Long-Term Relationships for Middle Market Banking in the U.S.

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Wells Fargo Leaves Climate-Focused Banking Initiative

ESG Today

Wells Fargo has decided to exit the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), marking the second major departure from the UN-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero goals through their financing activities, following Goldman Sachs earlier this month. Five banks have decided to leave over the same period.

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