Glasgow City Council
Invest in Glasgow City Council’s programme to help the city deliver actions to save energy costs.
Total investment target
£2 million
Glasgow City Council is committed to making Glasgow one of the greenest cities in Europe, creating a healthier and more climate resilient city for our citizens to enjoy.
The city aims to raise a total of £2million to fund a series of interventions to help fight against the present and future impacts of climate change. The first run of the investment opportunity aims to raise £1m to support the installation of solar panels on council buildings across the city. A second phase, due to begin early next year, aims to raise £1m for environmental improvements to the streetscape around schools and care facilities.
We’ve installed over 1700 solar panels on council buildings in the past year, which dramatically reduces the cost of running community facilities across the city. Plans are in place to add solar to a further 36 council buildings that will eventually provide the city with years and years of cost-free electricity.
Supporting Glasgow’s Community Municipal Investment will contribute to our effort to cut carbon emissions, help save the city hundreds of thousands of pounds and provide a return for investors. It’s a very effective way for people to be engaged and invested in Glasgow’s plans to become a net zero city.
Get involved in Glasgow Green Investment
Learn moreBoosting local investor impact
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 invest alongside, part-matching 50% of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Green Investment 1 | [4.0% p.a.] | 5 years | £1m (target) | 1 March 2026 |
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.