BNP Paribas accelerates 'complete coal exit' plan

James S Murray
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Banking giant pulls forward target to end the use of coal by its electricity-producing customers to the end of 2030

BNP Paribas yesterday announced a further strengthening of its coal divestment strategy, pulling forward the target date for ending the use of coal power by its electricity generating customers in multiple...

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