Wells Fargo & Co. made a record $2.8 billion in loan commitments and financing to projects and businesses having a direct impact on the environment last year.

That brings the company's total environmental financing and investments to $11.7 billion since 2005, the San Francisco-based financial services company said. "Exciting recent developments in renewable energy, green building and other environmental markets are providing a strong base to stimulate global economic growth and facilitate the flow of important financial support for a variety of green enterprises," said Barry Neal, head of W...