Articles tagged "green finance"

Housing and lending: Can you afford to go green?

Last updated: Dec 6th, 2011
Feature by Nathalie Bonney
Given the chance, most of us would prefer to buy sustainable and ethical goods and services. But do we have to pay a premium to go green?

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Motoring: Can you afford to go green?

Last updated: Dec 2nd, 2011
Feature by Nathalie Bonney
Given the chance, most of us would prefer to buy sustainable and ethical goods and services. But do we have to pay a premium to go green?

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Energy bills to be hit by £280 a year 'green tax'

Last updated: Nov 24th, 2011
News by Ruth Jackson
Energy bills will rise in the coming years as a direct result of government policies, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has admitted.

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Green homes: Help the planet and your pocket

Last updated: Aug 25th, 2011
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The benefits of an eco-friendly home are obvious with regards to the environment, but in the long term having a green home will also reward you financially. Nathalie Bonney looks at what you can do to give your home the green edge.

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Can a green home pay?

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011
Feature by Laura Howard
Making major energy-efficient changes to your home in the hope of recouping the costs by saving money is not a foolproof plan. But minor measures can ease your conscience and protect your purse, says Laura Howard.

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Can you afford ethical investments during tough times?

Last updated: Aug 25th, 2011
Feature by Liam Tarry
Although your heart could be into 
investing in ethical companies, you may feel your pocket cannot afford it. 
But Liam Tarry shows that you don’t have to sacrifice returns for a clear conscience.

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Energy firms told to improve green tariffs

Last updated: Jul 17th, 2008
News
Energy suppliers that offer “green” tariffs must be clearer about the environmental benefits their deals offer, or face the wrath of energy watchdog Ofgem.

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Are green deals a gift or a gimmick?

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011
Feature by Hannah Ricci
From loans to credit cards, there are now many products that claim they can help us do our bit to combat climate change. Hannah Ricci casts a critical eye over their green credentials.

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Can investors have a conscience?

Last updated: Jul 14th, 2008
News
Is it possible to have a conscience and still benefit from investment? Rebecca Atkinson takes a look at the world of socially responsible investment.

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Green ISAs to offer significant tax breaks

Last updated: Jul 14th, 2008
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Savers could receive significant tax breaks for investing their money in environmentally conscious companies under plans unveiled by the Conservative Party.

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