October 11, 2017

STATEMENT BY FINANCIAL SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT MARIA T. VULLO ON BNP PARIBAS'S DECISION TO FOCUS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

"DFS applauds BNP Paribas’s decision to focus its New York branch energy financing activities in favor of renewable energy projects, which will have a positive impact on the environment. New York continues to lead the way in upholding the standards set by the Paris Accord on climate change and supporting renewable energy projects, creating clean climate careers and advancing environmental justice."

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