The start of 2026 has seen noteworthy executive appointments that reflect both continued investment in sustainability and strategic expansion across regions and sectors: HSBC   appointed Chaoni Huang  as Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition for Asia. The appointment follows HSBC's recent launch of its Net Zero Transition Plan, which supports customers in transitioning to net zero and reaffirms the bank's target to reach net zero in financed emissio

Recent announcements from leading banks and asset managers centered on sharpening existing strategies, tackling nature and transition risks head-on, and delivering the concrete climate alignment that clients are now actively demanding. This monthly bulletin pulls together official reports, public statements, and fresh research as a quick-look snapshot. Strategy Announcements Deutsche Bank's Sustainable Finance Expansion : The bank updated its strategy to target transition fin

Colm Devine – Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, EY Announced October 27, 2025. A 22-year EY veteran and former leader of the UK & Ireland Power & Utilities practice, Devine succeeds Amy Brachio. Based in Dublin, he now oversees sustainability strategy for 400,000 professionals across 150+ countries. His remit includes AI-driven decarbonization advisory, workforce upskilling, and supply-chain emissions programs. EY aims to cut its own emissions 50% by 2030 and help client

On November 19, 2025, billionaire investor and climate advocate Tom Steyer  launched his campaign for California governor in the 2026 election, becoming the latest Democrat to enter a wide-open field to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. Steyer, 68, announced via a two-minute video on his campaign website, TomSteyer.com . Steyer's platform centers on affordability measures that intersect with climate goals. He pledged to launch the largest affordable housing drive in

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