Climate change

Bank of America, Citigroup, HSBC and others are increasingly using sustainable and recycled materials for manufacturing

Elizabeth Warren was among those who criticized Dimon for saying that the bank is going to move away from "commitments" toward "aspirations" on climate.

The Federal Reserve Thursday released a report on its climate scenario analysis pilot assessing the impact of climate change on big bank portfolios and found that loan defaults could increase as a result of climate events and shifts toward a lower carbon economy.

The two megabanks have agreed to release a ratio that measures their level of financing for low-carbon energy versus fossil fuels. The banks' moves follow pressure regarding climate change from entities associated with New York City's local government.

The Securities and Exchange Commission finalized a pared-down version of rules governing climate-risk disclosure by public companies first proposed in March 2022. Experts say even the weakened rule will likely face challenges in Congress and the courtroom.

JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup were among the banks that voluntarily reported new information this year about the impact of their operations on climate change. The additional disclosures came in advance of new regulations that are expected in 2024 from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Left-leaning shareholder groups are asking JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and other large asset managers to explain a recent decline in their support for certain environmental and social policies at public companies.

Whether it's bracing for a hurricane or helping members reduce their environmental impact, many credit unions are making the planet's health a focal point of community engagement.

The guidelines from the Fed, FDIC and OCC resemble proposals issued in recent years by each of the agencies, and they do not prohibit any specific activities. But the broadness of the directives and the singling out of climate risk drew criticism from banks and some policymakers.