Rabobank, Storebrand boost fossil fuels divestment campaign

The campaign to persuade financial groups to divest shareholdings in fossil fuels firms has won a major victory, with one Dutch bank banning investments in ‘unconventional fuels’ and a Norwegian pension fund divesting from 19 companies.

EurActiv, 08.07.13: Hedegaard urges development banks to divest from fossil fuels http://www.euractiv.com/energy/hedegaard-calls-top-3-banks-disi-news-529130

ESO: Background Information: Memo: Commissioner Barnier welcomes European Parliament vote on the Accounting and Transparency Directives (including country by country reporting) http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-commissioner-barnier-welcomes-european-parliament-vote-on-the-accounting-and-transparency-directives-including-country-by-country-reporting/

ESO: Background Information: Commission moves to enhance business transparency on social and environmental matters http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-moves-to-enhance-business-transparency-on-social-and-environmental-matters/

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