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Thrive Renewables secures £10 million from Triodos Bank UK to help fund growing renewables portfolio

Stuart Mitchell

Thrive Renewables plc has secured £10m of new lending from Triodos Bank UK to enable the renewable energy investment company to further its mission building new UK-based wind farms, plus solar and community-owned projects. The finance will also support longer-term initiatives, such as repowering existing assets to extend their operational life. The loan arrangement with Triodos is just one example of Thrive’s blended funding approach, focused on getting new renewable capacity built quickly and in a way that puts people and planet at the heart. This includes equity from its…

The Black British Business Awards 2025: A powerful agent for change

Stuart Mitchell

Thirty-six business leaders, innovators, creatives and trailblazers are named today as finalists for the Black British Business Awards 2025 (BBBAwards). Recognising exceptional performance of Black professionals and entrepreneurs, this is the premier UK awards ceremony of its kind, attracting nominees from some of the most prestigious global brands and founders of exciting UK businesses. Finalists this year come from companies including JPMorganChase, Goldman Sachs, Sephora, Dentsu Creative, LinkedIn and Kantar.  Now in its 12th year, the BBBAwards have already recognised more than 400 Black professionals and entrepreneurs for their contributions to…

Government plans for UK to become sustainable finance capital of the world

Stuart Mitchell

To help “unlock billions in clean energy investment”, the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has today outlined plans to support banks and large companies in developing climate transition plans when addressing the Climate and Innovation Forum as part of last months London Climate Action Week.   The UK is consistently ranked first in the world for sustainable finance, and 70% of FTSE 100 companies have already voluntarily developed many of the key elements of a transition plan. Widespread transition planning will help provide long-term certainty and clarity to help scale the sustainable…

Green Finance Institute appoints Sir Jonathan Taylor as new board chair

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Finance Institute (GFI), which creates and scales innovative green finance solutions for global markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Jonathan Taylor as the Chair of its Board of Directors. His three-year term is effective 8 July. Sir Jonathan, a former development banker and policy maker, brings to the GFI deep experience in financial services and in infrastructure, climate and environment finance. He succeeds Acting Chair Emma Kane who will remain on the Board as Deputy Chair, and former esteemed Chairs Emma Howard-Boyd CBE, and the…

Universal Tanker Solutions Unveils RNLI-Branded Tanker

Stuart Mitchell

Wastewater specialist Universal Tankers has formally announced its sponsorship of the RNLI with the unveiling of a newly branded drinking water tanker dedicated to the lifesaving charity. The launch event took place at Hoylake Lifeboat Station, celebrating the beginning of a long-term commitment to supporting the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea. As part of its pledge, Universal Tankers has made an initial £5,000 donation, followed by a promise to contribute £500 each month for a minimum of 12 months. Customers are also encouraged to make optional donations to…