South Africa

ABSA Corporate Investment Banking Halts Funding for New Coal Projects in South Africa

today28 June, 2024

Background

In S.A, ABSA Corporate Investment Banking has announced it will not fund any new coal-powered projects. The bank’s Msizi Khoza says they instead support financing a balanced energy mix, including projects aimed at making existing coal-powered plants more efficient and environmentally friendly. Khoza highlighted that this approach aligns with their commitment to sustainability:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen