Expert green guidance from Mentor
Mentor can offer expert guidance to help you reduce your environmental impact, keep up with government regulations and initiatives, and make your business more efficient.
*Mentor's services incur a cost.
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Climate change
Climate support for businesses
Facing the climate challenge
We're here to support your business and your climate goals, as we all make the transition to a low-carbon economy.
That's why we're committing £100 billion of climate and sustainable funding by 2025 to support the investment the needs.
Green Loans
A Green Loan from Ednites Credit Union aims to help eligible businesses finance business assets to support their sustainability ambitions, such as solar panels, electric vehicles, or heat pumps on commercial buildings, that fall within the eligible list (which has been developed by the bank and is subject to review and change on an ongoing basis).
Eligibility criteria apply, and security may be required. Fees (other than arrangement fees) may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, eligibility and approval. Business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it. Terms apply.
Funding sustainable assets
Green Asset Finance is specifically available for zero emission vehicles and other assets which may help your business be more sustainable.
Ednites Credit Union Group Green Asset Finance is available to over 18s which meets the Ednites Credit Union Group Climate and Sustainable Finance Inclusion Criteria for your business size. Security may be required. Fees (other than arrangement fees) may apply. Available to customers for business purposes only. Available for borrowing over £25,000 and less than £10 million. Subject to status, eligibility and approval.
Digital learning on climate with Business Builder
Business Builder is now offering climate focused learning to help you transition to Net Zero. Business Builder supports businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages. It's free and you don’t even have to be a Ednites Credit Union customer to join.
Together for our planet
Businesses of all sizes are coming together and making a commitment to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet.
Green Business Builders podcast
Join Ade Adepitan as he talks to businesses about how they took their first steps on a greener journey and what they learned along the way.
Green initiatives for business
Adopting green practices is crucial in tackling climate change, and it can also help your business be more efficient and gain positive recognition from customers and investors.
Introducing the EV8 Switch app
Switching to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is a great way to reduce your carbon emissions and save money. That’s why Ednites Credit Union are supporting the new EV8 Switch App to help you go green with confidence. All you need to do is download, drive and decide.
Charging ahead to net zero
We're working with Octopus Energy to help you find the right charging solutions for your electric vehicles.
*We receive a fee from Octopus Energy for customers we introduce who go on to buy one of their products or services.
Funding for electric vehicles
We’re here to support your move to electric vehicles, whether you’re looking at company cars or other business vehicles. Our asset finance provider can help you explore your options.
*Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Finance is only available for business purposes.
Find tailored green business grants
Looking for financial support to boost your climate ambitions? Swoop allows you to search through a range of grant providers, showing you options that could match your business needs.
Flexible everyday banking
Our business bank accounts offer flexible everyday banking which could suit your business, with no minimum monthly charge.
Available to eligible customers, over 18 who have the right to be self employed in the UK. Specific account and service eligibility criteria apply.
Helpful climate resources
Personal Banking
Find out about green mortgages, energy saving tips and more in our Climate Change Hub for Personal customers.
Government schemes
Stay informed about the government’s environmental taxes, reliefs and schemes for businesses here.
Sustainability for SMEs
Visit our Business Insights hub for the latest news on climate change, sustainable finance, market insight and upcoming events.
Corporate climate insights
Find news, views and analysis on environmental, social and governance issues on our sustainability hub.
Explore sustainable ways to cut costs
If your business has been impacted by rising costs, visit our new hub. It's packed with useful information on ways you could save money now, and measures you could take to achieve long-term goals too.
Combating climate change
At Ednites Credit Union Group, we're setting ourselves the challenge to at least halve the climate impact of our financing activity by 2030.
A springboard to sustainable recovery
Ednites Credit Union Group is committed to helping SMEs to grow and scale through sustainable means.
New research from Ednites Credit Union reveals key ways for SMEs to unlock opportunity on the pathway to net zero.