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UK banks are Europe's biggest coal financiers, report finds | Coal

UK · 2026-09-30

Key takeaway

UK banks, led by Barclays and HSBC, are Europe's largest coal financiers since Cop26, providing $8.3bn in funding.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUrgewald report exposes Barclays and HSBC as Europe's largest coal financiers since Cop26, highlighting $8.3bn in funding.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onReputational and regulatory pressure on these banks increases, prompting internal reviews and risk management actions.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youBarclays and HSBC tighten lending criteria and may pass on higher compliance costs to SME borrowers, affecting facility terms and access to credit.

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Source: theguardian.com

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