Climate Politics
SNB Removed Chevron From US Portfolio on Environmental Concerns
The SNB’s disposal of a stake in Chevron was revealed in its latest filing.
Photographer: David Paul Morris/BloombergThe Swiss National Bank sold its entire stake in oil producer Chevron Corp. because it now considers investments in the stock to breach its portfolio guidelines, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The central bank hasn’t moved away from drilling companies in general, but specifically dropped Chevron because of environmental concerns that don’t apply to other rivals, the person said. They declined to be identified discussing confidential matters.