Activists Protest Lloyds of London Over Coal Insurance and Climate Risk
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Members of the No New Workers group staged a protest at Lloyds of London on September 20, 2026, during a public tour of the building. The activists cited the marketplace's lack of any mandatory policy over insuring coal and recent net zero policy reversals. They argued that fossil-fuel corporations rely on the support of massive financial actors like Lloyds of London.
Why it matters
The protest highlights concerns regarding the financial sector's role in supporting fossil fuel industries. Activists linked the event to increasing climate events such as heatwaves, wildfires, and floods, raising questions about the climate risk profile of major financial institutions.
Who's involved
- Rox MiddletonResearcher whose views are being sought regarding financial climate risk.
- Liam ShawResearcher noted as an author discussing climate change.
- Cardiff UniversityPublic research university connected to Rox Middleton in research.
- University of CambridgeCollegiate public research university highlighted in the context of academic risk.
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The entities involved
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Rox Middleton
researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-5309-3517)
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