
Financial services firm Investec Bank has secured a $200-million loan from development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the expansion across South Africa of property developments that are aligned with recognised sustainable building standards.
Investec will deploy the funds through its Sustainable Solutions offering to augment the supply of buildings that are designed, built and operated to reduce energy and water consumption, as well as the carbon-intensity of construction materials.
The loan will expand access to funding for projects that are aligned with recognised sustainable building standards, including Excellence in Design for Greater…
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