Islington Council
Islington Council launched London's first council green investment to help it build a cleaner, greener and healthier borough.
Total raised
£1 million
Islington Council has a vision of reaching net zero carbon by 2030. The council is committed to cutting its own emissions, but - as its activity contributes just 4% of the borough’s carbon emissions - it knows it is vital that local people play their part in creating a greener future.
Islington Greener Futures was the first public green investment to be issued by a London borough, and allowed anyone to help fund a range of community initiatives across Islington, as well helping the council to reduce its own carbon footprint.
About Islington Greener Futures
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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.
Islington Council's Vision 2030
All the projects that the council is supporting with the money it raises are taken from its Vision 2030 plans, which aims to create a net zero carbon future in the borough by 2030. But what exactly are these projects, and what benefits will they have for residents and the broader push to create a greener future?
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.