Give Green Investment Bank borrowing powers, say nine in 10 sustainability professionals

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IEMA survey reveals overwhelming support for bank to take a larger role in UK's transition to a more sustainable economy

Over nine in 10 sustainability professionals want the Green Investment Bank (GIB) to have borrowing powers, according to a new poll. The £3.8bn bank was set up in 2012 with the remit of financing low...

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