Green finance

It will back projects that develop innovative green mortgages and other lending products, targeting consumers who would not get support under government schemes

They will provide the financial and private sectors with the latest research, data, guidance and tools from leading experts and institutions to help green their operations

It is part of the banking giant’s global commitment to provide $100bn in sustainable financing and investment by 2025

It will be located in Shanghai Lujiazui Financial City, which will work with other cities in the region to promote the development of sustainable and green finance

The Clean Growth Fund will support companies seeking to commercialise ‘promising innovative’ green solutions

The trade body says that would reduce bills by nearly £60 a year

It says leveraging funding to reduce the region’s environmental footprint while enhancing the competitiveness of its economy is vital

Proposals should be submitted by 29th June 2018

Investment in clean energy and sustainable development has fallen to its lowest point in a decade

The new Global Green Finance Index found financial centres in Western Europe outperformed those in other regions