Policymakers flag fears over ESG (in)action, data and standards
The inaugural sustainable finance conference of the Association of Financial Markets in Europe took place this month in Amsterdam. Capital Monitor went along to take the…
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Virginia Furness
Virginia Furness is the sustainable banking editor of Capital Monitor. With a decade covering the financial markets, during which she worked in senior editorial roles at Reuters and Euromoney, Virginia is focused on holding to account the ESG commitments made by the world’s most influential banking institutions.
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Ukraine: Responsible banking pledges found wanting
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Banks’ exit statements highlight dilemma as Russia exodus begins
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Exclusive: West must ensure total isolation of Russia to end war, says Ukraine ex-finance minister
Despite the unity of response to the invasion of Ukraine, sanctions fail to hit Russia where it really hurts…
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How transparent are banks about the impact of their green bonds?
All the banks reviewed by Capital Monitor publish a green bond impact report that sets out the emissions avoided…
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Citi sets climate pace among US banks, but questions remain
Citi has become one of a handful of big global lenders to commit to cutting the absolute emissions in…
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