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    Edinburgh International Book Festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

    by Paul Cargill May 30, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The Edinburgh International Book Festival has ended its 20-year funding partnership with sponsors Baillie Gifford following pressure from climate campaigners.

    The investment company, which is based in Edinburgh, has been criticised by campaign group Fossil Free Books for its investments in fossil fuels.

    The group has previously claimed the company “currently has between £2.5-5 billion invested in the fossil fuel industry and nearly £10 billion invested in companies with direct or indirect links to Israel’s defence, tech and cybersecurity industries”.

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