BlackRock, the largest asset manager globally, announced its exit from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
The decision follows antitrust concerns raised by Republican politicians, impacting perceptions of the firm's practices.
BlackRock manages approximately $11.5 trillion and previously committed to emission reduction goals through such organizations.
Membership in this group led to legal inquiries from officials, prompting the firm's withdrawal despite ongoing client commitments to net zero emissions.
With over 325 signatories managing $57.5 trillion, NZAMI aimed for net zero emissions by 2050; however, recent political shifts complicate its mission.