Greenwich Green Investment returns putting power in your hands to tackle climate change

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is relaunching the Greenwich Green Investment scheme, giving residents, businesses and community groups the opportunity to invest in a greener future and earn a 4.1% annual financial return along the way. 

Following the success of the first phase where £562,000 was invested, the scheme is opening again with a target of £1million to raise further funding for projects that will help the borough cut emissions, protect nature and build more sustainable communities. 

A council spokesperson said: “We have made it our mission to play an active part in tackling the climate crisis and improving environmental sustainability, and this is another example of how we’re following through with that promise. 

“Once again, Greenwich Green Investment will give our residents and supporters a real say in how we respond to the climate emergency. Any amount, big or small will go directly to funding projects that bring long-term environmental benefits to our borough, while also offering a return to those who invest.” 

The money raised through this round of Greenwich Green Investment will be used to fund decarbonisation and the creation of green infrastructure. 

This builds on our previous achievements, including heating decarbonisation at The Birchmere Centre, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy efficiency at the council building. We have also carried out decarbonisation works at the Eltham Centre, with upgrades that benefit Better, who run the leisure centre, the on-site café, and council office spaces. 

Our Greenwich Green Investment is part of the Local Climate Bond Pledge, supported by the Green Finance Institute. This pledge reaffirms our commitment to developing local green investment opportunities that empower communities to be part of the solution. 

Whether you’re a resident, business owner or community organisation, you can invest and be part of our journey towards net zero. 

To find out more and invest visit: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/green-investment

Please note: Investments are long term and may be hard to sell. Council investments are not a savings account and you are lending money to a council. Changes in market interest rates may affect the value of your investment if you sell before maturity. 

Approver: Abundance (FRN: 525432). 
Approval date: Monday 2 June.