Green Finance Institute

We are delighted to partner with the #InnovationZero World Congress 2025 to showcase how innovation – in business, finance, technology and policy – can deliver a greener, more prosperous future. As well as Rhian-Mari Thomas's, CEO of the GFI, role as co-Chair of Innovation Zero alongside The Baroness Bryony Worthington, the GFI is proud to be Innovation Zero’s #FinanceForum partner – supporting this pivotal platform for navigating the intricate world of financial investment and #GreenFinance.   The Finance Forum will enable attendees to connect with leading experts in the finance sector, delving into best practices for scaling businesses rapidly and bridging the funding gap for innovators. The Forum will explore the critical role of green and transition finance, discuss how to overcome barriers to mobilising and scaling private investment, as well as the role of catalysts in driving real economy change.   For further information, or to register for the Sustainable Investment Forum 29-30 Apr 2025: Innovation Zero World, click: https://lnkd.in/ev8z9Fb4

The Green Finance Institute, in partnership with Abundance Investment, convened the inaugural Steering Committee, focused on taking Community Municipal Investments (CMI), also known as Local Climate Bonds, to the next level – expanding access and guiding future development – after three years supporting the development of the market.   To drive progress at scale, a place-based allocation model is essential – and Local Authorities are central to making this happen. According to the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy, 82% of UK greenhouse gas emissions fall within the scope of influence Local Authorities. More than 300 councils have declared a climate emergency, but momentum is building. By working together, we can scale the CMI model to unlock a new and untapped source of borrowing for Local Authorities to fund the transition to net zero—ensuring communities are at the heart of the solution. To-date, solid progress has been made, with:   • 13 councils having used CMI, issuing 15 investments, with more set to launch in 2025. • 2,700 investors have participated, including 550 local investors supporting projects in their communities. • Almost £12 million raised, including £2.2m from local investors, demonstrating strong public backing.   Thank you to our partners who continue to be so instrumental in scaling this solution to support Local Authorities and the communities at the heart of the transition; to Abundance for your expertise in UK crowdfunding Karl Harder, Louise Wilson, and Bruce Davis; to the councils that continue to act as pioneers to delivering green growth and a just transition and to Councillor Adam Hug, Chair of the Local Government Association Local Infrastructure and Net Zero Board for your inspiring words and call to action at the Steering Committee.   Camden Council Hammersmith & Fulham Council Southwark Council Royal Borough of Greenwich London Borough of Hackney Westminster City Council Islington Council West Berkshire Council Cotswold District Council Bristol City Council Oxfordshire County Council London Borough of Hounslow Warrington Borough Council Lewisham Council Telford & Wrekin Council

Our CEO Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE sat down at #Davos with pioneering women driving sustainable action for the inaugural #WomenInClimate podcast from GIB Asset Management, alongside Katherine Garrett-Cox CBE, Manar Al Moneef, Marisa Drew, and host Naomi Kerbel. Listen to the podcast today.

“We need more focus on deal doing, more focus on mobilisation of capital, more focus on really radical collaboration to make investing in green infrastructure as attractive from a risk-adjusted returns perspective as business as usual.” Green Finance Institute CEO, Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE shares her reflections on a busy week at the #WEF #Davos

📢 Desde GFI España nos alegra anunciar que hemos sido designados por el Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa para formar parte del Consejo de Finanzas Sostenibles del Gobierno de España, un foro clave para impulsar la colaboración público-privada en financiación verde. 💡Seguimos apostando por el diálogo conjunto como motor de avance para alcanzar los objetivos climáticos de nuestro país. 📰 Aquí la noticia completa: https://lc.cx/FGSfm6

Our Managing Director, James Hooton, will be in Rio de Janeiro next week and will be available to those interested to know more. Please apply for this exciting new role below. #NewJob #Sustainability #GreenFinance O nosso Diretor Geral, James Hooton, vai estar no Rio de Janeiro na próxima semana e estará à disposição aos interessados que quiserem saber mais. Aplique já para essa vaga única. https://lnkd.in/edvw3sMg

2024 marked the hottest year on record, with temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. While reducing emissions remains critical, it's clear that carbon removal must scale rapidly to tackle the dangerous levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. By 2050, we need to remove 7-9 billion tonnes of CO₂ annually, according to Oxford Smith School's State of CDR Report.    Our latest blog looks at how we can unlock the carbon removal market in 2025. Highlights include: 🌿Nature is a powerful ally in carbon removal, delivering co-benefits like improved soil health and flood resilience. 🔑 Engineered solutions are crucial for long-term carbon storage, requiring robust infrastructure and innovation. 📈 The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is evolving, emphasising quality, transparency, and trust. Demand is shifting towards high-quality nature-based and engineered removals, supported by offtake agreements and advanced market commitments like Frontier Climate’s $1 billion pledge. 🏛️State-level support is growing, with countries like the U.S., EU, and Japan leading the way in policy and funding innovation, such as Contracts for Difference for carbon removal. The challenge for 2025: Mobilising private capital and corporate commitments to ensure early-stage carbon removal projects can scale, while maintaining transparency and impact integrity.   So, will 2025 be the year of mobilising capital to innovative carbon removal technologies?    👉 Read our full blog https://lnkd.in/eDKpTrd6   💡Join us at the Economist Impact events Carbon Capture Summit, where influential decision-makers will gather to explore the latest trends in carbon capture technologies. The event in Amsterdam on February 6th 2025 will focus discussions on accelerating business transformation and driving CCUS projects. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePtr6kzN   #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #EconSustainability

This week at the #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos, unsurprisingly the inauguration of President Trump was a focal point of discussion, but what rang through the noise was the sense of optimism as many delegates highlighted the progress made in #GreenFinance over the past decade.    In the face of this political uncertainty, Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE says: “The green revolution is unstoppable. This is about creating value, smart risk-adjusted returns and – on a more macro level – economies focusing on technologies of the future. "There is a real sense of optimism [at Davos], with recognition that there are headwinds and this isn’t going to be a straightforward few years, but we know what we’re doing makes sense financially and economically.”

The Green Finance Institute is leading a global project with partners United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative: Revenues for Nature (R4N) aimed at mobilising private sector investment into nature restoration and nature based solutions.    We published a series of guidebooks aimed at mobilising private sector finance for nature: https://lnkd.in/enm-WfSt * Habitat Banking, Colombia * Biodiversity Net Gain, England * Water Quality and Availability Models * US Wetland Mitigation and Endangered Species Habitat Banking with Environmental Policy Innovation Center   As we publish more guidebooks and embark on supporting the replication and scale of investment models in five countries this year, we are proud to be showcasing this work at the #WorldEconomicForum at #Davos this week. UNEPFI and BIOFIN will be hosting a dialogue on investment opportunities for replicating and scaling these mechanisms this afternoon.   To stay up to date on developments, join our Community of Practice: https://lnkd.in/eia3Xb5g

Moving from the era of commitment to action is imperative as the world continues to feel the effects of our changing climate. Green finance is much more than a cyclical trend. It is the route to energy security and economic growth.   Our CEO, Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE, is at the #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos to develop global mobilisation strategies to address barriers to implementation at a time of seismic political shifts. Read her opinion piece with Sustainable Views below. https://lnkd.in/eruCB3bn