Hackney Council
Invest in Hackney Council’s climate programme and help create a greener, healthier borough.
Total investment target
£5m by 2030
The people of Hackney are leading the way on tackling the climate crisis. The borough has the lowest carbon emissions per person of any council in the UK, but Hackney Council wants to do more.
That’s why the council has one of the most ambitious climate action programmes in the country. In recent years it has switched all its buildings to 100% renewable electricity, installed zero carbon energy measures on buildings including the Hackney Empire, planted thousands of trees and made half of its streets better for walking and cycling by pioneering programmes such as School Streets.
Now it is launching its green investment as a new way to let anyone support its climate action plans, and help it support local residents who are passionate about cutting emissions and creating local green jobs. It intends to launch regular raises in future to reach its overall target of £5m by 2030.
Hackney is leading the way as one of the UK’s most ambitious councils on climate action. From solar panels to energy-saving windows, we’re investing in a greener, healthier and fairer future—and residents can too. Every investment will help fund local green projects, like solar energy for schools, making our borough more sustainable, reducing bills and providing a return for investors.
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Learn moreLocal investors get a 50% impact boost
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 part-match 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.
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.
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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.