AXIS Capital announced new measures restricting insurance and investments in coal, tar sands oil, and Arctic oil and gas, as part of the company’s efforts to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
SSAB plans to begin producing its fossil-free steel at scale in 2026, while Volvo plans to have an entirely climate-neutral business by 2050, including its supply chain.
The Compact calls on nations to halt the construction of unabated coal-fired power generation projects by the end of this year. Initial signatories include Sri Lanka, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Montenegro, France, and the U.K.
China is the largest public financier of overseas coal plants. Last week, an alliance of 35 NGOs pressed the Bank of China to end the financing of such projects outside China in order to combat climate change.
The Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac, and National Australia Bank are closing their books on fossil fuel financing in response to shareholder pressure.
In its latest climate plan, Sri Lanka is ruling out new coal power and aiming to reach 70 percent clean electricity by 2030.
New York’s State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced further divestment of coal assets today from one of the nation’s largest pension funds – shedding remaining investments in New Hope, PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk, Semirara Mining and Power, Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group. and Whitehaven Coal.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the project would have likely caused harm to surface water quality, to threatened species, and to the physical and cultural heritage of the Kainai, Piikani and Siksika First Nations.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. told Go Clean ICBC that it won’t fund the 2,800-megawatt Sengwa coal project in northern Zimbabwe.
The confirmation follows pressure from a network of civic groups named Korea Beyond Coal, which has advocated for a complete coal phase-out in Korea by 2030.
