Italian insurer Generali to divest from coal, boost green investments by €3.5bn

Madeleine Cuff
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New investment strategy will put the insurance giant in a "leadership position" on climate, company claims

Italian insurer Generali has announced plans to divest from coal companies and instead increase its exposure to green business in an effort to boost the sustainability credentials of its operations...

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