
Barclays risks investor revolt with new fossil fuel policy
March 30, 2020 3:59 pmUK bank Barclays has bypassed an opportunity to put right its weak fossil fuel policy with the release of its new environmental report.
UK bank Barclays has bypassed an opportunity to put right its weak fossil fuel policy with the release of its new environmental report.
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