ESG行业洞察 | 摩根大通及同业退出NZBA后仍坚持气候议程

Core Insights - Despite several banks exiting the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), their sustainable development agendas largely remain intact, with oil and gas loans decreasing by 18% in the first half of this year compared to the average for the first half of 2024 [3][4] - JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs continue to lead in sustainable bond revenues and are seizing opportunities in emerging markets, while Japanese banks like SMFG are filling the financing gap left by exiting banks [3][4] Group 1: Oil and Gas Financing Trends - Among the 17 banks that exited NZBA, oil and gas loans decreased by 18% in the first half of this year compared to the average for the first half of 2024 [4] - SMFG's financing to the oil and gas sector surged by 149%, with transaction volumes doubling, while Mizuho Financial Group's financing increased by 80% [4] - Japanese banks are playing a crucial role in U.S. LNG financing, with SMFG acting as the bookrunner in a $1.5 billion acquisition deal involving Chevron's assets [4] Group 2: Coal Financing and Policy Adjustments - SMFG leads in coal financing among Asia-Pacific banks, while other U.S. banks have adjusted climate policies to allow financing for the early closure of coal plants, potentially leading to increased financing emissions [7] - No European banks have provided financing for coal businesses this year, as per NZBA guidelines [7] Group 3: Sustainable Finance Commitments - RBC appears to be the only bank that has abandoned its sustainable finance commitments after exiting NZBA, while four U.S. banks that exited still rank among the top 10 in global sustainable bond issuance [9] - The NZBA's relaxation of requirements may attract other banks to rejoin, as it allows for alignment with "well below 2 degrees Celsius" targets [9] Group 4: Emerging Market Sustainable Bonds - The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) aims to mobilize private financing in emerging markets, with banks launching new sustainable products [11] - Goldman Sachs launched a $290 million Emerging Markets Green and Social Bond Active UCITS ETF, including bonds from Serbia, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile [11] - JPMorgan completed a $1 billion transaction for El Salvador, indicating increased participation in developing markets through "debt-for-nature" mechanisms [11]