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Green Investment Bank privatisation presents a threat to UK low carbon economy

Nick Mabey, E3G

16 July 2015 •

E3G's Nick Mabey argues the government's GIB privatisation plan will deal a serious blow to the low carbon investment landscape

The announcement by the Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, that the government intends to sell off a majority stake in the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has received a less than enthusiastic welcome. It...

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