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JPMorgan AM, State Street exit $68tn climate action group as BlackRock steps back

Wall Street bank's fund arm joined Climate Action 100+ in 2020 alongside BlackRock and State Street, but is now leaving

'JPMAM has determined that it will no longer participate' after bolstering its own stewardship team
'JPMAM has determined that it will no longer participate' after bolstering its own stewardship team Photo: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images

JPMorgan's and State Street's fund businesses have pulled out of a $68tn climate coalition, while BlackRock has cut back on its commitments to the group as US politicians continue to pile pressure on firms over their green commitments.

JPMorgan Asset Management and State Street Global Advisors have not renewed their memberships with Climate Action 100+, dealing a blow to one of the industry's biggest environmental initiatives.

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