Press releases
Triodos makes bright move into solar industry
The Triodos EIS Green Fund has completed a £300,000 investment in solar installation business Southern Solar, as the market for renewable energy generation prepares to grow significantly. (8 March 2010)
Bangladesh Summit Promises a Different Future for Banking
Leaders of the world’s sustainable banks come together to build a positive financial future for the banking industry, at the second meeting of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values. (6 March 2010)
Triodos grows by 30% in 2009
The Triodos Group announces record international results for 2009. (25 February 2010)
Community wind farms unite against nuclear threat
Have your say on plans to build a nuclear power plant on the site of the UK’s oldest wind farm. (5 February 2010)
Triodos Bank announces 73% growth in lending and commitments in 2009
Triodos Bank has announced annual growth to its UK lending of 20% during 2009. The £41 million net increase takes the bank’s total UK lending to nearly £250 million. The Bank also agreed a further £150 million of loans with customers during the year, taking growth in total lending and commitments to 73%. (15 Jan 2010)
Bank Bonus for TREE AID
Triodos Bank has donated £500 to TREE AID as an eco-friendly alternative to sending Christmas cards. (24 December 2009)
Triodos Bank opens branch in Germany
On 1 December 2009 Triodos Bank opened a branch in Frankfurt, Germany, marking an important milestone in the bank’s history. (1 December 2009)
Fixed-rate, fixed-term, fixed planet
Why wait for worlds leaders to embrace a more sustainable future? Put your savings to work in the fight against global warming and help to secure a safer and more sustainable world, with our new Climate Change bonds. (05 Dec 2009)
Triodos announces the winner of its social enterprise photo competition
Secret Seed Society was announced as the winner of Social Vision, at an award ceremony held at St Martin in the Fields, London. (16 November 2009)
Triodos Renewables launches share issue
Share issue follows acquisition of new wind farm and success of portfolio. (17 November 2009)
Thousands of investors show sustainability pays
The Triodos Bank capital raising issue closes early, fully subscribed, raising over 100 million euros (04 November 2009)
The World’s Most Transparent Bank
Triodos bank launches the online tool 'Know where your money goes' offering its customers unprecedented transparency.
Invest in the world's leading sustainable bank
Triodos Bank has launched an opportunity to take a stake in the world's leading ethical bank. (30 September 2009)
The World’s Leading Sustainable Banks Announce Major New Commitment
Global Alliance for Banking on Values commit to support $2 billion lending expansion
Strong, Sustainable Growth
Triodos Bank announces 2009 half year results
Half Year results 2009
Triodos Bank continues to enjoy enjoys strong growth, despite economic downturn. (28 Aug 2009)
The Food Standard Agency's Organic Review - our response
The Food Standards Agency today published their Organic Review, a report stating that "there are no important differences in the nutrition content, or any additional health benefits, of organic food when compared with conventionally produced food". Triodos Bank has released a statement in response to the report. (29 Jul 2009)
Ethical Property beats property crash and raises over €3 million in Belgium
The Ethical Property Company continues its rapid growth despite the UK property recession. A private share issue in Belgium, supported by Triodos Bank, has raised over €3.1 million from private investors. These funds will enable Ethical Property to extend its services to major European cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.
Picture Perfect - Triodos Bank launches Social Enterprise Photo Competition
Triodos Bank has set out to capture compelling images of social enterprises across the UK and Ireland, with the launch of Social Vision 2009. (15 July 2009)
Sowing the Seeds for Organic Growth
Organic specialist Triodos Bank has launched a new initiative that aims to grow the UK’s organic cereal market by 10%. The Bank has pledged to lend £5 million at market-busting rates to support cereal farmers converting to organic production. (09 July 2009)
The world’s most sustainable bank defies the economic gloom and launches new fixed regular savings account
Triodos Bank's new fixed regular saver account offers an easy way to build up savings with the reassurance of a fixed interest rate. And, because we only finance organisations that benefit people or the environment, its customers are actively doing good too. (06 July 2009)
Inspiring Women, Ethical Business
Cafédirect, Motiv and Yes Pure Intimacy win the Triodos Women in Ethical Business Awards 2009. (26 June 2009)
Fixed for a better future
The UK’s leading ethical bank has launched two new savings account to help depositors save for the long-term. The Triodos One and Three year bonds, offer rates of 1.75% AER and 2.5% respectively, with the assurance that your money will only be used to support some of the UK’s most inspiring sustainable businesses. (24 June 2009)
Charity expert joins Triodos
Social finance specialist Triodos Bank has appointed David Carrington as a new member of its Supervisory Board. David is a leading independent consultant working on the funding and governance of charities and social enterprises and on the promotion of personal philanthropy. (8 June 2009)
Triodos wins Sustainable Bank of the Year Award
Triodos Bank beat some of the biggest banking names globally to win Sustainable Bank of the Year at last night’s FT Sustainable Banking Awards. (5 June 2009)
Triodos EIS Green Fund launched to invest in growing green businesses
Ethical specialists Triodos Bank have launched the Triodos EIS Green Fund to introduce much needed capital into small but growing business. (5 June 2009)
Triodos Renewables Defies Downturn
2008’s results and successful share issue show the green energy company is stronger than ever. (02 June 2009)
Groundbreaking social venture capital fund makes its first investment
Social finance specialists, Triodos Bank, have announced that the Triodos Opportunities Fund has invested £320,000 in Charity Business. (26 May 2009)
Home Loan Boost for Housing Co-operatives
Triodos Bank and Co-operative & Community Finance have come together to launch a new loan package for housing co-operatives. The co-lending product is designed to help housing co-operatives to take advantage of the lull in the housing market and buy their own property. (20 May 2009)
Strong growth leads Triodos Bank to announce capital raising plans
Triodos Bank has announced plans for a new capital raising offer this Autumn at today's Annual General Meeting (AGM). (15 May 2009)
In the pink? Triodos shortlisted for Sustainable Bank of the Year Award
Triodos is in the running to win one of the world’s leading awards for sustainable finance. The Bank is one of five to be shortlisted for the FT Sustainable Banking Awards’ main category. (12 May 2009)
Power crazy - Nuclear Plant Plans Will Destroy Community Owned Wind Farms
The German power company, RWE, has submitted plans for a nuclear power station at Kirksanton in Cumbria, which will result in the destruction of the two long established Haverigg windclusters. (20 April 2009)
Banking crisis causes consumers to turn to ethical savings and investments
UK consumers are turning to ethical banking, savings and investments following the financial crisis of the last twelve months. According to research released today by Triodos Bank, consumers are more likely to save with an ethical bank and see real potential in investing in the environmental and ethical sectors. (15 March 2009)
The World’s Leading Sustainable Banks Offer Hope of a New Financial Future
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values launched. (10 March 2009)
Triodos launches new microfinance fund
Triodos Bank has announced the launch of the Triodos Microfinance Fund which aims to increase access to financial services for the working poor in developing countries. (6 March 2009)
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund - A statement from Triodos Bank and Charity Bank
The Government has announced that a Futurebuilders England-led consortium has won the contract to administer the Department of Health's £100m Social Enterprise Investment Fund from June. In this statement, two of the UK's leading social banks - Triodos Bank and Charity Bank - give their view. (6 March 2009)
Triodos announces record results for 2008
Triodos Bank, the UK’s leading ethical bank, today announced annual growth of 13% during 2008, despite the global financial crisis. (02 March 2009)
Triodos Bank increases lending and support to the environment sector
Triodos Bank has doubled its team of environmental lending specialists, to help finance the UK’s environmental industries. (12 Jan 2009)
Social Vision winner announced
Triodos Bank announces the winner of its inaugural social enterprise photo competition. (4 Dec 2008)
Sustainable Development, Sustainable Investment - Event set to explore the world of microcredit
Marilou van Golstein Brouwers, Managing Director of Triodos Investment Management will speak at a free event organized by Manchester’s ethical IFAs The Gaeia Partnership on 3 December. (20 Nov 2008)
Charity Champions
Triodos Bank was voted the UK’s best bank for charities at the prestigious Charity Times Awards. (9 Oct 2008)
Our response to the financial crisis
Triodos Bank’s CEO, Peter Blom, explains how the bank remains buoyant despite the international banking crisis. (2 Oct 2008)
Credit crunch bypasses Triodos
Triodos Bank releases its 2008 half-year results. (25 Sept 2008)
Consumers Look to Ethical Investments as Banking Crisis Changes Attitudes to Savings
Amidst turmoil in the financial markets, Triodos Bank has released the findings of a Gfk NOP poll on consumer attitudes towards personal savings and the banking industry. (25 Sept 2008)
Faith in the Future
A special seminar is set to explore the unique challenges facing faith-based charities today, and equip them for the opportunities of the future. Run by social banking specialists Triodos Bank, in partnership with charity law experts Jordans and voluntary sector specialist accountants Burton Sweet, ‘Faith in the Future’ will be a chance for faith ethos charities of all religious traditions to share ideas and experiences with similar organisations. (24 Sept 2008)
Social vision
Triodos Bank has launched its inaugural social enterprise photo competition, in association with Social Enterprise Magazine. (01 September 2008)
Triodos Renewables Share Issue exceeds fundraising target
Triodos Renewables has announced that its recent share issue was oversubscribed, raising £10 million from both public and institutional investors. (16 July 2008)
Groundbreaking social venture capital fund launched
Triodos Bank has announced the launch of the Triodos Opportunities Fund, a ground-breaking venture capital fund for social enterprises. Triodos is now seeking to invest between £200,000 and £750,000 in social enterprises with a proven business model that are looking to grow and scale up their operations. (30 June 2008)
Balancing Risk
The future is unpredictable – perhaps more so now than ever before. But a new guide maintains that trustees and managers can take steps to reduce the risk of making poor decisions, whatever the wider conditions, if they take a structured approach. ‘Balancing Risk’ has been produced by charity banking specialists, Triodos, and consultants and auditors, Sayer Vincent. (23 June 2008)
Enterprising Women, Inspiring Business
Natracare, Futerra and Brown Cow Organics win the Triodos Women in Ethical Business Awards 2008. (20 June 2008)
Investors quick to respond to renewables share issue
Triodos Renewables has announced that its share issue has secured £5 million in investment in the first month. (16 June 2008)
All aboard the green money bus
Triodos marked the first National Ethical Investment Week with a special tour of some of inspiring enterprises the Bank has financed. (20 May 2008)
Share issue stokes hopes of a green future
Triodos Renewables has announced it is launching a major new share issue. Investors can join more than 3000 existing shareholders as part of the flourishing renewables industry. (3 May 2008)
2007 - A good year for banking?
During a turbulent year for the banking industry, Triodos Bank grew further in 2007. Our balance sheet is up by 23%, while our funds entrusted have increased by 17% to £2.4 billion. (29 Feb 2008)
What Credit Crunch?
Triodos Bank lent £33 million to charities and social enterprises in 2007, more than doubling the previous year’s result. This, in spite of a financial climate that’s left many mainstream banks struggling to find the cash they need to meet their lending commitments. (14 Feb 2008)
Recycle the Glass Ceiling
The search is on for the UK’s most inspiring, female-led ethical business, with the launch of the Triodos Women in Ethical Business Awards (WEBA) 2008.
Green-eyed Monsters?
When it comes to their banking, new research suggests ethical consumers are not as green as they think. (25 Oct 2007)
Half a billion euros to develop sustainable energy projects
ABP, PGGM and Evelop launch the Ampère Fund that invests in wind parks on land and at sea and biomass power stations in various Western European countries. (8 Oct 2007)
Hot Air
Triodos Bank, who have financed over 200 renewable energy projects across Europe, dismissed press coverage criticising the effectiveness of the UK’s wind industry as spurious and profoundly flawed today. (31 August 2007)
Investors Eager to Co-own Triodos Bank
Triodos Bank’s international issue of depository receipts for shares has closed, increasing its equity by over £45 million (67 million euros). (26 July 2007)
The Business of Transparency
Triodos Bank’s venture capital arm has invested in Historic Futures - experts in complete, end-to-end supply chain traceability. (26 July 2007)
Did Live Earth Change Anything?
While Live Earth made a song and dance about climate change, a Dutch Friends of the Earth report argues that banks are the best place to start making a difference. (13 July 2007)
Triodos Invests in Tidal Technology
Our latest investment will help finance the world's first commercial tidal turbine. (21 June 2007)
Home Coming
An agreement between Triodos Bank and Westlea Housing Association will help provide homes for people across Wiltshire. (29 May 2007)
WEBA Winners Announced
Ella Heeks from Abel & Cole and Everyclick's Polly Gowers win in the Women in Ethical Business Awards 2007. (25 May 2007)
A Bank Worth Owning
For over 25 years Triodos Bank has helped savers and investors use money in a way that's better for people and the planet. Now we're offering an opportunity like never before - a chance to own part of Triodos Bank itself. Your investment could help us to grow, so we can support even more inspiring organisations. (14 May 2007)
WEBA Finalists Announced
Six ethical businesses, and the women behind them, are in the running for the Women in Ethical Business Awards. (26 April 2007)
Well-being research provides hope for the stressed-out
Triodos-sponsored research suggests we have the power to make ourselves healthier and happier. (13 April 2007)
Barefoot Botanicals - Triodos Innovation Fund gets under the skin of new investment
Triodos Innovation Fund has invested in Barefoot Botanicals, a pioneer of natural skin and hair care products. (22 March 2007)
Triodos Bank's Annual Meeting 2007
Book your free place at this year's Annual Meeting at the Passenger Shed, Temple Meads, Bristol on Saturday 9 June. (19 March 2007)
The Social Investment Bank - Triodos Bank's View
As the UK's largest social lender, we care about the creation of The Social Investment Bank, a new institution designed to benefit social businesses. Here's our response to the proposal to create it. (14 March 2007)
Financing a Better Future
Triodos Bank has announced record lending in 2006. The ethical banking specialist increased its lending by £50 million, up 43% during 2006, and now lends over £160 million. (20 Feb 2007)
Procurement with Principles
Triodos Bank hosted an event in London to explore how the Olympic Games and Paralympics can fulfil Tony Blair's public promise to be 'the greenest ever'. (31 Jan 2007)
Ethics Girls - Women in Ethical Business Awards 2007
Triodos Bank and Eve magazine are looking for the best female-led ethical business in the UK, as part of the Women in Ethical Business Awards 2007. (14 Dec 2006)
The Future of Finance
Triodos Bank has published a report that challenges UK banks, government and consumers to take a more conscious approach to finance. (24 Nov 2006)
Clean up - The Triodos Renewable Energy Bond
Activate your money with a Triodos Renewable Energy Bond - a new way to use your savings to support clean, green electricity. (16 Oct 2006)
Triodos Renewables Means Business
Major acquisition takes Triodos Renewables fund to next level. (9 Oct 2006)
Triodos Bank Finances WDM Move
The World Development Movement has bought new offices with the help of a Triodos loan. (28 Sept 2006)
Triodos Bank claims unclaimed cash could create real opportunity
Triodos Bank claims unclaimed cash could create real opportunity. (14 July 2006)
Triodos Bank Commended for its Green Credentials
Triodos Bank has won a Major Commendation in the prestigious Business Commitment to the Environment Awards. (12 June 2006)
Supermarkets Fail to Meet Appetite for Local Food
A Triodos Bank and Farmers Weekly Magazine Survey Suggests Supermarkets are Failing to meet the Public's Appetite for Local and Organic Food. (11 May 2006)
Triodos Shows Symptoms of Real Health
Triodos calls on all banks to go climate neutral after record results for 2005. (2 May 2006)
New Centre Offers Hope for People with Cancer
Two of Bristol's most progressive organisations are working together to make a difference for people living with cancer. (22 March 2006)
Triodos Bank Announces Award Winner
Green energy suppliers, Good Energy, have won the inaugural Women in Ethical Business Awards. (17 March 2006)
Triodos Announces Award Shortlist
Ten of the UK's most inspiring emerging entrepreneurs are in the running for the inaugural Women in Ethical Business Awards. (10 March 2006)
Triodos Lends An Ear
Triodos has launched a campaign to find charities and social enterprises that could benefit from borrowing under the Community Investment Tax Relief Scheme. (9 March 2006)
Doing it for Themselves
From exclusive eco-lodges to heavenly fair trade chocolate, some of the UK's best ethical businesses have been shortlisted for this year's Women in Ethical Business Awards (WEBA). (09 March 2007)
Careers with a Conscience
With ethical businesses flourishing, Triodos is looking to recruit for a number of exciting new positions. (21 February 2006)
Big Business - the good, the bad and the ugly
Join leading lights from the world of ethical business, to explore how big business is changing people's lives and the environment they rely on, and why it matters. (15 February 2006)
Share Issue Caps Successful Year
A share issue linking thousands of people across the country with renewable energy projects has closed raising over £4.75 million from the public. Triodos Renewables now has over 3,000 investors using their money to make a practical difference in the fight against climate change. (6 December 2005)
Women in Ethical Business Awards
The search is on for the most inspiring, female-led ethical businesses in the UK. Triodos Bank has joined forces with Eve magazine to launch the first Women in Ethical Business Awards. (5 December 2005)
Prize for Ethical ISA
Triodos Bank has won Best Cash ISA Provider at the prestigious Consumer Finance Awards. (19 October 2005)
A Better Bank for your Business
Can a bank be better for your business? A recent survey of Triodos Bank�s business and charity customers suggests that it can. According to Triodos their customers believe that the association with the ethical bank brings direct commercial, as well as ethical, benefits. (07 Oct 2005)
Triodos Renewables Makes Second Investment
Triodos Renewables has invested in a project replacing ten old turbines with eight new, more efficient ones at Caton Moor in Lancashire. (6 Oct 2005)
Ethical Bank Blooming
Triodos Bank enjoys strong growth in the first half of 2005, as consumers start to save as well as spend ethically. (3 Sept 2005)
Savings Account Shortlisted
Triodos Bank's ethical ISA has been shortlisted for one of the UK�s leading financial awards. (17 July 2005)
Bank Boost for Countryside Champion
A Cambridge based charity recently had a boost from Europe�s leading ethical bank. The Countryside Restoration Trust received over £5,500 from Triodos Bank to support their work restoring and protecting the British countryside for future generations. (21 June 2005)
£1 million milestone reached for renewable energy
Hundreds of people are choosing to tackle climate change by investing in the Triodos Renewables share issue. Over £1m has been investment in just two weeks. (31 May 2005)
Clean Energy Fund Brings Power to the People
Triodos Bank, experts in wind energy finance in the UK and Europe for over twenty years, launches a major share issue today, enabling thousands of people to take practical steps to combat climate change by investing in the flourishing renewable energy industry. As well as a direct stake in clean energy projects such as wind farms, shareholders in Triodos Renewables[1] could earn a competitive financial return, with projections of annual dividends rising to over 12% within five years. (25 April 2005)
Triodos Reports Real Wealth
While the mainstream banks report multi-billion pound profits, Triodos celebrates more moderate profits but much wider success. (28 March 2005)
A Fair Deal for Savers
Fairtrade products guarantee a better deal for the developing world, by paying producers a fair and stable price. And now an account from Triodos Bank is helping people to support Fairtrade with their savings as well as their shopping baskets. (1 March 2005)
Wrestling with the Real World
Your invitation to Triodos Bank's 2005 Annual Meeting. Join George Monbiot, journalist and activist, Charles Secrett, former head of Friends of the Earth and Chair of Triodos Renewables and Pooran Desai, one of the main actors behind the groundbreaking eco-development, bedZED - at a special, 10th anniversary event. (15 February 2005)
Triodos Bank Appoints New Head of Savings
Philip Acton has been appointed as Triodos Bank�s Head of Savings, with responsibility for its range of ethical savings accounts for personal and business customers. (31 Jan 2005)
New HR Manager for Triodos Bank
Jacqui Brophy has been recruited as Triodos Bank�s new Human Resources Manager, with responsibility for HR strategy, as well as overseeing day-to-day HR policy and administration. (02 Jan 2005)
Triodos Bank Passes Lending Landmark
Triodos Bank has reached an important landmark in its history. The ethical bank now lends over £100 million to organisations that benefit people and the environment - from eco-campaigners Greenpeace, to natural health-care specialists Neil�s Yard Remedies. (22 December 2004)
Money Talks
Triodos Bank will host a major event in Glasgow on Thursday 9 December. The event will highlight the potential for Glasgow to play a leading role in a brighter future for Scotland�s social economy. (08 December 2004)
A Question of Trust
Poll suggests the public are running out of patience with increasingly distant banks. (1 November 2004)
Triodos Bank Breaks Euros 1 billion
In the first six months of the year Triodos Bank has increased its balance sheet to exceed euros 1 billion for the first time. This marked growth provides compelling evidence that even in a period of economic uncertainty, sustainable banking can flourish. (17 September 2004)
Fraudulent website
Triodos Bank is aware of a fraudulent website operating under the name www.tridosfinance.com. (26 August 2004)
Cleaning up the Capital
Triodos finances London's first wind farm (10 August 2004)
Cutting Edge Banking
Tools for Solidarity benefit from a Triodos Bank loan (01 August 2004)
Social Enterprise on the Ropes?
The Government's technical business support for the UK's social economy lacks focus, is too basic and fails to understand the needs of the sector it's supposed to help...(20 July 2004)
Banking on Housing Justice
Triodos Bank's Just Housing Account donation 2003 (01 July 2004)
Border Crossing - Triodos Bank Announces Its Arrival In Scotland
Triodos Bank announced its permanent arrival in Scotland at a special event in Edinburgh, signalling a long-term commitment to the country (3 June 2004).
The Cafédirect Share Issue Closes Fully Subscribed
Cafédirect plc - the UK�s largest Fairtrade hot drinks company - announces that it has now closed its public share issue, having achieved its £5 million target with an oversubscribed response from private investors (27 May 2004)
And the Winner is�
Triodos Bank has received the Queen's Award For Enterprise in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of sustainable development (21 April 2004)
Record Loan is Sign of Health
Triodos Bank has lent it's largest ever loan of £7.25 million to the Ethical Property Company. The money will be used to finance an international development centre in London (15 March 2004)
The Future In Your Hands - Cafédirect Goes Public
Triodos Bank and the UK's leading Fairtrade hot drinks company are working together in the UK's highest profile ethical investment yet. (02 Feb 2004)
Community Treasure Chest
Success of new savings account offers new financing opportunities for community ventures (27 Nov 2003)
Interested?
The new Community Saver account offers market busting returns while supporting disadvantaged communities and vulnerable people (10 Oct 2003)
Savers Set Fair
The new Fairtrade Saver Account, developed with the Fairtrade Foundation (11 Sept 2003)
Charities embrace change
Are charities changing the way they raise finance? (10 Sept 2003)
Greenpeace Benefits from Record Loan
Triodos Bank's record breaking loan to Greenpeace (1 Aug 2003)
Campaigners Bank on Change
Triodos Bank launches new partnership accounts with Amnesty International and the World Development Movement (14 May 2003)
The Triodos Bank Annual Meeting 2003
This years annual meeting was attended by an enthusiastic group of over 500 of Triodos Bank's supporters (17 April 2003)
Radical Money
The New Economics Foundation buy new property with a Triodos loan - working together towards urban renewal (15 April 2003)
Tackling the Housing Time Bomb
Triodos and Golden Lane Housing, Mencap's housing arm, have launched the first bond issue for a major UK charity (14 April 2003)
New Managing Director appointed
Triodos Bank appoints Charles Middleton as the new Managing Director of the UK Branch (02 April 2003)
Scottish land reform
Opportunities created by radical land reform could be lost without the support of non-public funding (11 March 2003)
1000th Wind Turbine Starts Turning
Triodos Bank, which has pioneered wind energy finance in the UK and Europe for over twenty years, welcomed the 1000th wind turbine to be switched on in the UK today (16 January 2003)
A New Spirit of Activism
Patterns of saving and spending are changing radically across the UK according to an NOP poll commissioned by Triodos Bank (25 October 2002)
Small Change...Big Difference - The Charity Saver
Triodos Bank, Amnesty International, Oxam and ROC (Robert Owen Communities) launch the UK's first Charity Saver.
Take Control Campaign
Backed by the surprise results of an NOP poll, Triodos Bank challenges UK consumers to Take Control of their finances and make a positive difference (16 Sept 2002)
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Global Voices
Triodos Bank hosts influential voices from around the world at its annual meeting
Organic Growth
Triodos Bank donated over £30,000.00 to the Soil Association to support its campaigning work for the organic sector and is offering £400.00 towards organic certification fees to help farmers capitalise on an industry that is now worth £1 billion.
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