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Barclays faces complaint over funding coal plant near Sundarbans

Published Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Updated September 2

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  • Three complainants from the region have submitted a case to the UK government’s Office for Responsible Business Conduct, alleging that Barclays Bank breached international guidelines.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the environmental and human rights risks posed by the coal plant to the Sundarbans and its inhabitants, highlighting the responsibility of financial institutions like Barclays to consider these consequences and invest in renewable energy.

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