Net zero banking group abandons operations after member exodus Banking The global Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has announced it will cease operations following an exodus of its membership after President Donald Trump returned to power. In a statement released on Friday, the group said following a vote it will transfer from a member-based alliance to establish its guidance as a framework. “As a result [...]
Why asset managers are leaving climate groups Investing The UK asset management industry was hit last week with another significant departure from climate-focused organisations, as Baillie Gifford dropped its membership of two ESG groups. The Scottish asset manager left both the Climate Action 100+ group and Net Zero Asset Managers initiative after it became embroiled in a months-long scandal over its sponsorship of [...]