Socially Responsible Investment

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

Not-for-profit Ethex aims to open up the financial services market to thousands of new investors and boost funding of ethical investments

Japanese giant one of four companies to be deleted from ethical ranking after failing to meet climate change criteria

Service tracks 69 leading companies based on economic, environmental and social criteria

CDP kicks off disclosure season as number of investors calling for information on corporate carbon emissions increases

New report argues global investment of $5.7tr a year in greener infrastructure is both affordable and necessary to deliver long-term economic growth

Asset Owners Disclosure Project confirms many large institutional investors are still failing to adequately report on climate-related risks

Green mortgage and savings provider says consumers are turning towards more responsible finance models

Critics say the goals are a step in the right direction, but the bank's priorities could be better invested elsewhere

The impact of sustainability on business performance may not concern investors for some time, asset manager warns