Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Brian Eno are some of the signatories of an open letter

Europe’s largest bank is taking action on its net zero pledge

The ASA has said two posters seen on bus stops about the bank’s green finance and tree planting programme are misleading

It will publish the plan next year, as well as report annually on its progress towards achieving its climate goals

The bank has pledged to reduce oil and gas financed emissions by 34% by 2030

The bank intends to halve its thermal coal financing exposure by 2030

The formation of the team is part of the banking giant’s strategy to boost green investments

The global bank has joined forces with Imperial College London, the University of Birmingham and National Trust

Its resolution, which will need the support of 75% of shareholders, includes a commitment to set a clear, science-based strategy with short and medium term targets