ESG Story of the Year 2026
Winner
Anger as HSBC ‘bulldozes’ its coal policy with billion-dollar Glencore deal , Josephine Moulds with César Molinares Dueñas & Nick Ferris, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
This story demonstrates the value and growing importance of teamwork when investigating major stories, especially stories that many would prefer to remain untold.
“Absolutely brilliant, fabulous investigative journalism. A worthy winner deserving of superlatives and unsurprising to see it was followed up so widely,” commented one judge. “This is exactly what investigative journalism is all about - holding big firms to account, exposing 'wrongdoing' and bringing to light stories they would prefer were hidden,” proclaimed another.
The investigation extended to exploring the on the ground impact of what might otherwise be seen to be as a purely financial story, and as another judge highlighted: “Getting perspective from those affected in Colombia just adds to the excellence of this piece.”
Shortlist:
Anger as HSBC ‘bulldozes’ its coal policy with billion-dollar Glencore deal, Josephine Moulds with César Molinares Dueñas & Nick Ferris, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Are you bankrolling the climate crisis?, Chiara Cavaglieri, Which? Money
Big Interview: Steve Tooze, Extinction Rebellion, Damisola Sulaiman, Insurance Post
Pressure grows on UK LGPS funds over Israel divestment, Dominic Webb, Responsible Investor
The People's Pension moves £28bn from State Street citing stewardship misalignment, Mona Dohle, Net Zero Investor
