IIT Bombay partners with HSBC to support green hydrogen initiatives

IIT Bombay has partnered with HSBC to pursue technological advancements towards making green hydrogen production more efficient, cost-effective, and scalable.  According to media communique, the focus of the joint initiative will be on innovative projects that will help position green hydrogen as a strategic alternate fuel; help in building a robust, green hydrogen economy and

Cadeler secures $54m green loan from HSBC

Denmark-based Cadeler has secured financing from HSBC to help fund the construction of its newbuilds and upgrade the existing vessels. The BW Group-backed offshore wind contractor has struck a deal for a five-year €50m ($54.2m)unsecured green loan, which comes with a non-committed accordion option of up to €50m. The Cadeler fleet consists of two operational

Apple creates $400m fund for decarbonization

Apple announced a major expansion of its Restore Fund, doubling the company’s total commitment to advancing high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects. First launched in 2021 with an up to $200 million commitment with Conservation International and Goldman Sachs, the Restore Fund is now set to grow with an additional fund, including new investment from Apple,

Europe’s biggest banks provide £24bn to oil and gas firms despite net zero pledges

Europe’s biggest banks led by HSBC, Barclays and BNP Paribas have provided £24bn to oil and gas companies that are expanding production less than a year since pledging to target net zero carbon emissions, data shows. Investments to drill new oil wells and tap fresh gas reserves, backed by funds from major banks, appear to

HSBC slammed for ‘unbelievable’ 2022 fossil fuel investment

Despite “warm words” on climate action during COP26 in Glasgow, HSBC’s continued investment in fossil fuels is “unbelievable”, climate groups have said. Environmental activist group Market Forces has said it has obtained figures which show HSBC is continuing to finance oil and gas deals in 2022. The group claims this flies in the face of