US EditionBanks boosted fossil fuel finance by more than a fifth in 2024, report says
UNITED STATES, JUN 17 – The 65 largest banks increased fossil fuel financing by $162 billion in 2024, reversing prior declines amid political and regulatory shifts, with U.S. banks accounting for one third of funding.
- In 2024, the top 65 banks worldwide increased their financial support for fossil fuel companies to a total of $869 billion, marking a notable rise in global funding for the sector.
- This increase halted a decline observed since 2021 and took place as several major U.S. banks withdrew from climate coalitions and rolled back their commitments to net-zero initiatives.
- U.S. banks contributed $289 billion, about one-third of the total, with JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citi leading fossil fuel financing growth by more than $10 billion each.
- According to Allison Fajans-Turner, banks increased financing despite worsening climate disasters and maintain policies with large loopholes allowing continued fossil fuel funding.
- The rise in fossil fuel funding challenges climate goals like achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and highlights criticism that banks are misaligned with scientific warnings.
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