As Wells Fargo Sets New Financed Emissions Goal, Climate Campaigners Warn 'Net Zero Is Not Enough'

Danielle Fugere, president of As You Sow, a nonprofit that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy and other activities, also pointed to the broader trend while urging Wells Fargo to share more about specific actions it will take. Read More →

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Exclusive: Wells Fargo is joining the green wave sweeping finance

"The financial system is recognizing climate risk — and moving toward addressing it," said Danielle Fugere, the president of As You Sow, a nonprofit that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility. "This is an important signal to the entire economy." Read More →

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NY-Based Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo Turn Back Investor Climate Change Resolutions

“What we have found with these banks is they are reducing their own carbon footprints, but are ignoring the impact of their investments in fossil fuels,” Fugere explained.

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Big Banks Can Block Shareholder Climate Proposals, SEC Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently allowed two large banks to block a shareholder proposal addressing the climate impact of the banks’ investment portfolios.

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