Sustainable business
Supporting Scottish businesses to grow sustainably and transition to a low carbon economy
Financing a sustainable future
Our ambition is to be a leading UK commercial bank for sustainable growth, supporting our customers to transition to low-carbon, sustainable business models and operations and to pursue new clean growth opportunities. We can make a real difference to tackling climate change by financing a green future.
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Learn more about the benefits of sustainability
From guides to get you started, to hearing from other customers - our range of insights and tools are here to support you, at whatever stage you’re at in your sustainability journey.
Customer stories
Premium Homes
Scottish property developer going green with support from the Clean Growth Financing Initiative which provides discounted lending to help firms invest in sustainable projects.
Sustainable business interview
The future of sustainable business
This interview with the Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) talks about the future of the green economy and investing in sustainable initiatives.
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Support tailored for industry sectors and corporates
We understand that sustainability goals can vary across the size and sector of a business. We combine tailored products and services together with specialist insight to support you in your journey.
Green and sustainability linked products and services to support your business
From discounted lending for green purposes and investing in clean growth to improving the energy efficiency of buildings and vehicles; we offer a range of tools, products and services to help your business achieve its green and net zero ambitions.
From Now to Net Zero: A Practical Guide for SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses play a vital role in sustainability and the journey to Net Zero. Our research report outlines a five-step plan for SMEs to get on that journey.
Together for our planet
The UK government has partnered with business owners and climate groups to launch a climate commitment campaign to help businesses of all sizes cut carbon emissions and protect the planet.
Your commitment could make a real difference and you’ll get the tools to help you understand your emissions, how to tackle them, and how to share what you’re doing with your customers and your community.
Sustainability Voices: Road to Net Zero
Season 2 speaks to experts and customers on how businesses should keep 1.5 alive to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.
Supporting a more sustainable future in Scotland
We have partnered with Scottish Business Insider to help Scottish businesses on their sustainability journey.
Supporting UK business
In partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, over 900 colleagues in our relationship teams have received specialist training to support business customers on their sustainability journey.