Press releases
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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