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Banking giant aims to raise $1bn for its first fund, which will be followed by a carbon credit fund of up to $2bn

‘Big Livestock’ is just as damaging to the planet as the fossil fuel industry, campaigners warn, yet UK banks continue to be among the sector's largest creditors, pouring tens of billions into carbon-intensive companies fuelling deforestation

Research note suggests companies with strong ESG credentials are proving more resilient than their peers to coronavirus turmoil

High street banks such as Barclays, HSBC and Standard Chartered are facing growing pressure from activists, shareholders and potentially regulators over their links to to coal and potential stranded asset risk

Data from Greenpeace shows HSBC, Barclays, RBS, and Standard Chartered have collectively provided £25bn to companies with new coal plant plans since 2015

HSBC survey of 2,500 businesses finds efficiency, competition, regulation, and potential for growth are proving major drivers of sustainability investment

New suite of products includes a Green Loan, a Green Revolving Credit Facility and a Green Hire Purchase, Lease and Asset loan - BusinessGreen talks to sustainable finance lead Rob King to get the low-down

Under the programme Walmart will offer its suppliers favourable financing rates in return for progress on cutting emissions

Climate Finance Leadership Initiative will seek to raise private capital towards tackling climate change ahead of critical UN summit in September

Guide to help investors link worker and social considerations with climate and low carbon investment policies formally launches at COP24