Royal Borough of Greenwich
Help Greenwich tackle the climate crisis and become carbon neutral
Total investment target
£1m by end 2025
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is serious about taking action on the climate crisis. It declared a climate emergency in 2019 and set an ambitious target to reach net zero carbon emissions.
As well as cutting its own emissions, it also wants to make sure the transition to a greener future benefits everyone in its borough, fighting inequality created by poor access to modern and environmentally friendly infrastructure, while also supporting and building communities. Greenwich Green Investment will play a crucial role in this transition, by letting anyone help fund a range of environmentally beneficial projects across the borough. The council wants to raise £1 million by the end of 2025.
Learn more about Greenwich Green Investment
Learn moreLocal investors get a 50% impact boost
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, one of the UK’s leading social and impact investors, is boosting the impact of local support for council green investments on Abundance. For every pound invested by local residents, Esmée will part-match the investment – helping accelerate progress on the climate projects that matter most in your community.
A simple way to make direct green investments
Our council green investments are a simple way to invest in a greener future, with a range of features that can help them fit into your financial plans.
Online account
Sign up online for a free account. Open to UK residents 18+.
Invest from £5
A low minimum investment, so it’s open to everyone.
Low risk
There is no record of a council defaulting on its debts. Learn more.
Regular interest
Receive interest back every 6 months, to withdraw, or reinvest.
Tax free investing
Choose to invest through an IF ISA and pay no tax on your interest.
No fees
There are no fees for investing. None at all.
Investment history
| Investment | Interest | Term | Amount raised | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Green Investment 2 | TBC | TBC | TBC | Coming soon |
| Greenwich Green Investment 1 | 4% p.a. | 5 years | £562,201 | 30 Nov 2024 |
More about council investments
Why invest
To make a difference on climate change we need a green transformation across our entire society. Our council green investments are a unique way for anyone to support essential local climate action.
Look after your financial future
Our council green investments offer a valuable low risk, stable and flexible option that can help support your financial plans - whether you are growing your nest egg or want to generate an income.
Know what your money is funding
Our council green investments comply with the Green Loan Principles, which means that investors know exactly what green projects your money is being used to fund, and receive regular updates across the investment term.
Risks of investing
Rising costs, increasing demand for services, and cuts in central government funding have all put council budgets under strain. But investing in councils remains low risk due to the way they are regulated.