Analysis suggests Barclays continues to fund US coal power operators

Published 13:52 on August 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:52 on August 5, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, US, Voluntary

Barclays bank helped raise $1.7 billion for companies operating coal-fired power plants in the US, apparently exceeding its its commitment to stop financing companies that make more than half their revenue from coal, according to new analysis.
Barclays bank helped raise $1.7 billion for companies operating coal-fired power plants in the US, apparently exceeding its its commitment to stop financing companies that make more than half their revenue from coal, according to new analysis.


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