HSBC's investments in fossil fuels are higher than its investments in renewables

Impacts of Investments in the Energy Transition

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Financial institutions play a key role in financing the energy transition1;p4. Energy production accounts for 72% of carbon emissions2, while fossil fuel emissions remain the primary cause of global warming3.  In 2022, the leading 60 financial ins...

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