Archive

Industry heads call for ESG data register across EU

Nine banks add their backing to Principles for Responsible Banking

A further nine banks and eight other stakeholders have backed the fledgling Principles for Responsible Banking, the UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has revealed.

UK GIB requests mandate to lend to small-scale renewables

The UK's £3.8 billion ($6.4 billion) Green Investment Bank has requested that its mandate be extended to allow it to lend to small-scale renewables, after the Co-operative Bank cut its support for the sector.

Co-op Bank to spin off £500m renewables lending portfolio

UK banking group the Co-operative Bank is planning to spin off its £500 million ($800 million) renewables lending portfolio through a "fund structure" which could seek a stock market listing.