Bristol City Council
Invest in Bristol’s future to build a greener, healthier city and support a thriving economy
Total investment target
£2 million
Bristol was the first UK city to declare a climate emergency and has set a city-wide ambition to be carbon neutral. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the city is key to addressing the climate emergency, supporting economic growth and creating jobs across Bristol and the wider region. You can help the council deliver its green priorities by investing in the first Bristol Climate Action Investment.
Engaging the people and communities of Bristol to invest at a local level is an innovative way to achieve our climate goals. Bristol Climate Action Investment is an opportunity for the people and communities of Bristol to invest in the future of the city, to build a cleaner, greener and healthier environment, and to feel proud of where they live and belong.
Get involved in Bristol Climate Action Investment
Learn moreThe work to create the Bristol Climate Action Investment was made possible by funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission as part of the Net Zero Investment Co-innovation Lab – a project led by Bristol City Council, funded by the European Union, which aims to create a series of financial mechanisms to speed up and increase investment in climate action and support zero carbon business growth. Bristol City Council were also part of the Financing for Society project funded by DCMS, which co-designed the community municipal investment.
Be part of Bristol's green transition
Bristol City Council is serious about taking action on the climate emergency and has already reduced its direct emissions by two-thirds since 2015. It’s delivering and supporting a wide range of innovative green projects already making a difference across the city.
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.
Learn more about council green investments
Want to learn more about council green investments before you get started? You can keep up to date with its news and progress updates, as well as more information about our council investments in general, by signing up for our free email updates.
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.