The UK's offer London ranks #1 in the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI) and tops all areas of competitiveness Pioneer in sustainable investmentGreat size and depth of capital to fund green projectsInternational platforms for the world to finance their sustainability objectivesStrong policy support from the government and regulators Helping economies worldwide tackle climate challenges Mobilising and accelerating private capital flows into sustainable projects can lead to a range of societal benefits and can provide investors with a way to ensure their capital is contributing to a resilient future. The UK is a well-established one-stop shop for green finance. It offers access to a wide spectrum of products and services – from ESG-themed funds to sustainability advisory – as firms and economies globally transition to net zero. Download factsheet Finance for Impact Summit In order to channel capital at scale, we need a vibrant finance for impact market, where investors can generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. Watch now Funding for a more sustainable future The transition to a sustainable global economy requires scaling up investments that provide environmental and social benefits. The UK provides a well-developed ecosystem featuring international participants, strong expertise, great size and depth of capital and strong policy support that can help the world to mobilise and scale up sustainable finance. 120 UK financial institutions participate in the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero the highest globally £89bn responsible investments funds managed in the UK in 2021 almost tripled from 2020 £11.6bn climate finance committed by the UK between 2021-2026 Download the report Championing sustainable finance: the UK's global offer Championing sustainable finance: the UK's global offer Read the article Mobilising private capital to reach net zero Mobilising private capital to reach net zero A one-stop shop with global reach The UK is the only financial centre that leads both conventional and green financial centre rankings. It has a strong track record in attracting international corporates and issuers to finance their sustainability objectives. London tops the Global Green Finance Index. Our offer spans data, research, advisory and legal services, deal structuring, risk management, fund-raising platforms, and investment instruments. Recently, the UK has seen rapid growth in sustainable finance across asset classes. A wide range of sustainability-related products are listed in the UK The wide range of sustainability-related products listed in the UK Green equities • 100+ green equities issues valued at £149bn Sustainability-related bonds listed in LSE • Close to 350 bonds on the Sustainable Bond Market raising £100+ bn Listed green funds • 29 green funds with a market cap of £13bn • Listed green funds represented over 35% of further capital raised for funds in 2020 • Listed green fund market size more than tripled between 2015 and 2020 ESG ETFs • 125+ green ETFs, +75% between 2021 and 2020 The Future of Voluntary Carbon Markets The UK Voluntary Carbon Markets Forum has produced The Future of Voluntary Carbon Markets report, outlining the essential components of a well governed and efficient market that can transform the transition to net zero. Download the report Setting the standard internationally London is a leading global financial centre for green finance depth and quality. London is a leading global financial centre for green finance depth and quality. Place-based impact investing Together with the Impact Investing Institute, the City of London Corporation is sponsoring research into place-based impact investing. Together with the Impact Investing Institute, the City of London Corporation is sponsoring research into place-based impact investing. Championing a global sustainable finance system UK institutions are at the forefront of agenda-setting and advocacy on climate change, leveraging the UK’s global influence to drive long-term growth for sustainable finance and improving transparency and credibility. The UK was the first G20 country to make TCFD-aligned disclosures mandatory across the economy. The UK also nurtures innovations for the climate challenge, such as the development of a credible voluntary carbon market. The City of London Corporation is a Founding Sponsor of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market, a global governance body for the voluntary carbon market. Partner story NatWest Group NatWest Group Partner Story BNP Paribas BNP Paribas Partner Story Nossa Data Nossa Data Partner story Thomas Lloyd Thomas Lloyd Partner Story Impax Asset Management Impax Asset Management Partner Story iClima Earth iClima Earth See more Case Studies "We are very interested in the initiatives of the UK to encourage sustainable impact green projects. I do think the UK is pioneering in that." Nandita Sahgal Tully, Managing Director, Merchant Banking ThomasLloyd "Beating climate change will require collaboration and the UK is a great spot for this with its international mix of students in our excellent universities to the diverse communities here which bring people together" Rishi Madlani, Head of Climate and Sustainable Finance NatWest Group 1 2 Everything you need The UK offers you everything you need to grow your business. We have a global outlook, which means we understand your business needs. The depth and breadth of our offer mean unparalleled opportunities for you to grow. Innovation is what we do - creating an inspirational ecosystem where you can thrive. Choose the UK Innovation Open and global Business environment Opportunity Talent Industries A UK-wide offer Need more information? 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