The Problem
The economy is not yet fit for purpose
The UK banking and lending infrastructure is not yet compatible with meeting the country's net-zero targets. Far more innovation will be needed to enable the route to net-zero.
Green shoots
The good news is that appetite for green financial assets is growing exponentially - reaching $541Bn in 2021, up 10,000% in just a decade. But demand remains unmet because there are not sufficient quality assets being produced.
The core issue
At the heart of the real economy - for the likes of individuals and SMEs, there aren't the products to remove financial barriers and encourage the right forms of investment, and the large lenders are not built to innovate.
Meet the team
Alison Jessup
Alison Jessup
Alison Jessup
18 years in financial services.
Started mortgage lenders and bought two banks.
Ex-Head of M&A Direct Line Group.
Rob Buckman
Alison Jessup
Alison Jessup
14 years in carbon reduction.
Ex-COO and CEO of the Green Party.
Created and ran two accountancy practices.