

Big Banks are “Quiet Quitting” Their Climate Promises
Apr 1, 2024
Bloomberg reporter Alastair Marsh discusses big banks quietly backtracking on climate commitments, raising doubts about their intentions. The podcast explores the dilemma major banks face in aligning with the Paris Agreement while financing climate-harming activities. It also delves into the profit-driven nature of banks and the crucial role they play in financing the energy transition towards sustainable projects.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Doubts and Commitments: Big Banks and Climate Promises
01:41 • 5min
Dilemma of Big Banks in Climate Commitments
07:03 • 5min
Banks' Backtracking on Climate Commitments and Profit-Driven Nature
11:57 • 2min
The Role of Banks in Financing the Energy Transition and Climate Goals
13:35 • 3min