Westminster City Council
Westminster Council wants to create a net zero city by 2040 by backing green projects across their community.
Total raised
£1 million
Westminster City Council is committed to taking action on climate change, and wants to become a net zero city by 2040. They declared a climate emergency in 2019, and have already invested in cutting their own emissions. But they also want to support residents and local businesses to make a positive impact in their neighbourhoods, by reducing their climate impact and improving the local environment.
The City of Westminster has some of the highest carbon emissions in the country and it needs to find ways to reduce city-wide emissions by 91,000 tonnes a year if it is to meet its goal of being a net zero council by 2030. Westminster Green Investment was launched to help fund projects that will create a cleaner, greener and fairer Westminster for everyone.
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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.
Sustainable swimming in Westminster
Council climate action often involves taking action in areas you might not expect. Westminster City Council has used some of the proceeds to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption by installing swimming pool covers at three of its key leisure centres.
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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.