Emma Howard Boyd CBE appointed Interim Chair of the Green Finance Institute

by Green Finance Institute | Jul 27, 2021 | News

Today, the Green Finance Institute announced Emma Howard Boyd CBE has been appointed Interim Chair with immediate effect. The appointment follows the tragic death of Sir Roger Gifford, the Institute’s founding Chair, on 25 May 2021. Emma Howard Boyd has worked in...

Local Climate Bonds a cost-effective way to raise billions for councils’ green plans, says new campaign

by Green Finance Institute | Jul 13, 2021 | Press Release

The Green Finance Institute and Abundance Investment, supported by UK100, Local Partnerships and Innovate UK, today launch a national campaign to help local authorities issue a type of municipal finance investment – Local Climate Bonds. The campaign will target all...

A tribute to Sir Roger Gifford

by Green Finance Institute | Jul 6, 2021 | Article

Sir Roger Gifford, our late chairman, who was instrumental in establishing the Green Finance Institute, and stewarding our early success, died of myeloma on 25th May. The following eulogy was delivered at his funeral on 1st July by our CEO, Rhian-Mari Thomas. Lord...

Building the skills to make every financial decision a climate decision

by Green Finance Institute | Jul 6, 2021 | Article

Keynote address by Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas, OBE [embed_video] Climate change is one of the defining issues of our time. It presents significant financial risks to business and society, but also offers opportunities for those willing to lead the transition to a...

Banking on Green

by Green Finance Institute | Jul 6, 2021 | Article

Green Bank Design Summit Highlights At a time when there is urgent need for green recovery and sustainable development, an increasing number of countries and regions are designing financial institutions to support low-carbon growth and accelerate the flow of green...