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Financial institutions tout sustainability while still funding high-carbon projects, review finds

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Briefings

A recent review in the International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting found that financial institutions frequently claim environmental responsibility while simultaneously funding high-carbon projects. This suggests a significant disconnect between stated sustainability goals and actual financial support for carbon-intensive activities.

Key points

• Financial institutions often claim environmental responsibility while continuing to finance high-carbon projects.
• The review was published in the International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting.

Context

This finding highlights a critical gap between public sustainability claims and actual financial practices, potentially undermining trust in green initiatives.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single review article; no broader dataset or longitudinal data is provided to confirm the extent of this pattern across all institutions.

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