Desjardins, the largest association of credit unions in North America, on Friday temporarily suspended lending for pipeline projects and may make the decision permanent, spokesman Jacques Bouchard told press.
Canadian lender Desjardins is considering no longer funding energy pipelines, a spokesman said on Saturday, citing concerns about the impact such projects may have on the environment.
Desjardins, the largest association of credit unions in North America, on Friday temporarily suspended lending for pipeline projects and may make the decision permanent, spokesman Jacques Bouchard told press.