Credit Suisse is to provide at least $328bn in sustainable financing over the next decade, in the latest announcement by global banks on ESG financing.

Property developer Landsec is progressing plans for the UK’s first net-zero commercial building. Previously known as 105 Sumner St, the Forge will be a 139,000 sq ft office development in Southwark set behind Tate Modern and will be constructed and operated in line with the UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) net-zero carbon buildings framework and associated energy performance targets.

The latest report on energy generation in the UK reveals a record-breaking contribution by renewables throughout 2019, with over a third of electrical energy coming from green sources.

Citi has announced a five-year 2025 sustainable progress strategy to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, including a $250bn environmental finance goal to facilitate climate solutions globally. This builds on Citi’s previous $100bn goal announced in 2015 and completed last year, more than four years ahead of schedule.