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New Net-Zero Banking Alliance climate guidelines still lack clarity, say non-profits

Capital markets activities added for the first time to new NZBA climate guidelines, but NGOs say the updated guidance lacks ambition and clarity
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Climate non-profits have welcomed the addition of emissions related to banks’ capital market activities that were included for the first time in updated climate target-setting guidelines for members of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. But they say the new guidelines lack ambition and fall short of what is needed.

The updated guidelines were published recently following a review by NZBA member banks, which started in early 2023. 

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