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Which way UP: India’s bellwether election

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The Fossil Fuel Divestment Landscape

This chapter examines the major divestments by Western oil companies and the rising interest of private equity in fossil fuel assets undermined by a climate-conscious investment climate. It highlights the contradictions of investors who publicly shun fossil fuels while seeking returns in industries that contradict their commitments.

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