Tag: Oil and Gas Activities

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February 09, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Barclays Announces Plans To Curb Fossil Fuel Funding

This decision is a critical component of its newly unveiled Transition Finance Framework (TFF), introduced amid growing scrutiny from environmental advocates concerning its energy financing policies in light of rising emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Starting in 2025, the financial institution plans to limit its financing to companies that are not diversified, such as those…

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November 20, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Swiss National Bank getting backlash from NGOs over fracking investments

Fracking uses high-pressure liquids to extract subterranean fossil fuels. According to a recently published Yale paper, this process generates copious amounts of wastewater, emits greenhouse gases, and causes air and noise pollution. Consequently, it disturbs natural habitats and migratory patterns, while causing land degradation. ______________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter…

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October 17, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Shell shares after new CEO’s focus on oil and gas

Experts believe that the focus of the outfit’s new chief executive officer (CEO), Wael Sawan, on key oil and gas dealings also enticed investor interest. During Monday's trading, Shell’s shares climbed to 2,763 pence in London at a stage. This share price recovery comes after multiple strategic turning points. During the pandemic, oil and gas…

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July 18, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

CSA publishes results of continuous disclosure reviews for fiscal 2016

After publishing its Consultation Paper 95-401 few weeks ago, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published Staff Notice 51-346 Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, which summarizes the results of the CSA’s continuous disclosure (CD) review program, highlights common deficiencies and illustrates best practices for reporting issuers. Overall, 62%…

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