Triodos Bank passes £500m green lending landmark

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UK arm of the ethical bank saw lending to sustainable organisations grow 15 per cent over 2012

Triodos Bank has now lent more than £500m to UK sustainable businesses and organisations, following a 15 per cent increase in lending activity during 2012. The UK arm of the ethical bank expanded lending...

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