Former UN climate chief: HSBC speech 'one of the most irresponsible public statements heard in years'

'Deep damage' for HSBC

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The recent outrageous speech of Stuark Kirk, ostensibly the head of ‘responsible’ investing for HSBC Asset Management, was not only misinformed and misguided - his many fallacies have already been made clear - it is one of the most irresponsible public statements we have heard in years.

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