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DBS to phase out thermal coal-related lending by 2039

For starters, it will stop taking on new customers who derive more than 25% of their revenue from thermal coal

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Kelly Ng

Kelly Ng

Published Fri, Apr 16, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    DBS will phase out thermal coal exposure by 2039, making it the first Singapore bank to commit to ceasing financing in this area.

    Singapore's largest bank announced on Friday that it will stop onboarding new customers who derive more than a quarter of their revenue from thermal coal with immediate effect.

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