Tools

The Global Coal Exit List (GCEL) is the world’s most comprehensive database on the coal industry. It provides detailed information on thousands of companies along the entire coal value chain – from mining and transport to energy generation and chemical products. Over 600 financial institutions already use GCEL to phase out their coal financing.

The Global Oil & Gas Exit List (GOGEL) is the most comprehensive public database on the oil & gas industry worldwide. It identifies companies responsible for the exploration, extraction, processing, and transportation of these fossil fuels – and how steadfastly these companies continue driving oil & gas expansion.

The Metallurgical Coal Exit List (MCEL) is the first global database of companies that develop metallurgical coal – the one used in steel production. It also shows who invests in an industry with a significant carbon footprint although climate-friendly alternatives exist. Despite its catastrophic effects on our climate, most banks, investors, and insurers do not have metallurgical coal on their radar. The MCEL is changing that.

Our research reveals which banks continue to channel billions into the coal industry despite the climate crisis.

We reveal which institutional investors continue to pour billions into coal, oil, and gas companies—and thus fuel the climate crisis. To do this, we examine the cash flows of over 7,500 pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowment funds.

On “Faire Fonds” (English: Fair Funds), consumers can check how sustainable their financial investments really are. Users can search for specific funds (e.g., by name or ISIN) and see whether their portfolios include companies that violate human and labor rights, cause environmental destruction, or continue to promote fossil fuels. Check now to ensure that your investments are contributing to a fair future! (Only available in German)

AIIB Watch documents environmental and human rights conflicts related to infrastructure projects financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The platform is a joint project of urgewald and civil society organizations from Asia, Europe, and North America. The interactive map shows cases in which the AIIB fails to comply with its own protection standards. The case studies reveal what is happening on the ground, give affected communities a voice, and clearly show that standards on paper are not enough — they must be implemented and independently monitored.