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One trillion dollars: Green finance wave builds as investors look to bolster net zero pledges

James Murray

09 April 2021 • 7 min read

One trillion dollars: Green finance wave builds as investors look to bolster net zero pledges

Bank of America, BlackRock, and Amundi deliver latest landmark green finance moves, as reports suggest leading banks are poised to beef up their decarbonisation strategies

The wave of net zero pledges delivered by many of the world's top financial firms over the past 12 months has been met with a decidedly mixed welcome. Sustainable investors and environmental campaigners...

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