Category Sustainability Loans

Lenders typically want 12-24 months' trading history, turnover matching loan size, and profitability or credible cashflow/energy-savings forecasts.

Sustainability loans (green or sustainability-linked) tie funding or pricing to ESG targets, requiring reporting, verification and incentives.

Typical green business finance rates vary from low single digits to mid-teens; compare APRs (fees included) and provide evidence to get better rates.

UK business guide to funding green projects: solar PV & batteries, heat pumps, insulation, LED lighting, EVs/chargers, waste machinery, refurbishment.

UK guide to sustainability funding: grants to project finance (£1k-£100m+), typical ranges, funding mixes, and steps to prepare and apply.

Guide for UK businesses on evidence lenders require: energy audits, supplier quotes, ROI/NPV, M&V and carbon conversion to support lending.

Guide for UK businesses: assess financial, compliance and reputational risks of sustainability finance. Do due diligence and seek specialist advice.

Repayment: sustainability loans 1-10+ years (sometimes 15-20); hire purchase 1-7 years (longer for high-value assets). Match to asset life.

We don't provide commercial mortgages or regulated mortgage advice. Best Business Loans matches UK firms to lenders, brokers and alternative finance.

Many UK lenders prefer or require MCS, RECC or TrustMark for solar panels and heat pumps—especially for secured loans, warranties and grants.

Many sustainability loans can fund equipment plus design, surveys, installation and project management—check lender terms and evidence.

Often yes — you can combine a sustainability loan with UK grants, tax incentives or GGS. Check grant terms, state‑aid limits and lender conditions.