ANZ Rebuts Claim That Banks Are Falling Behind on Carbon Commitments

An environmental advocacy group has claimed Australia’s biggest banks are pouring billions into fossil fuel industries.
ANZ Rebuts Claim That Banks Are Falling Behind on Carbon Commitments
An ANZ bank logo is pictured in Sydney, Australia April 23, 2018. Reuters/Edgar Su/File Photo
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Australia’s second-biggest bank, ANZ, has questioned a report claiming the nation’s four biggest financial institutions have been dragging their heels on committing to climate goals.

The nation’s Big Four banks drew criticism following a report from Market Forces, an environmental group that calls for banks, governments, and superannuation funds to use money for environmental protection.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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