1. A bold ambition
The Mayor has set out an ambition for the capital to be zero carbon by 2050, alongside a transport strategy to achieve 80% of journeys to be walking, cycling or public transport by 2041, paving the way for a city with the best air quality of any major city in the world.
2. Access to capital
At the epicentre of the world’s financial and insurance markets, London is a global leader in green finance. Green bonds listed on the London Stock Exchange have raised more than £25.3bn in seven different currencies.[1]
London is also the second biggest source of capital for cleantech in the world after Silicon Valley, with VC investment that outstrips the rest of Europe.[2]
3. A place where talent thrives
London is where world-leading expertise in technology, engineering, energy, finance, legal and environmental research all converge. Two of the world’s top 50 universities for engineering and technology are in London – UCL and Imperial College London, and the city boasts more software developers than many large European countries.[3]
London is a global hotspot for cleantech innovation – innovation that addresses the causes and effects of man-made climate change.Professor Richard Templer
Imperial College London
4. Innovative infrastructure
The city’s electric vehicle charging network is one of the biggest of any urban area and London mandates vehicle-charging infrastructure in new developments.[4]
To improve air quality, London also implemented the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), requiring most vehicles to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel within the ULEZ area.
5. Networks
London’s ecosystem consists of a wide scope of businesses, public bodies and regulators, as well as a kaleidoscope of initiatives and spaces for entrepreneurs. From Advance London to Better Futures and from Sustainable Ventures to the Centre for Cleantech Innovation, London-based startups have access to the network and support to grow and thrive.
See a snapshot of London's cleantech scene
Bethnal Green Ventures
Investing in ambitious founders using technology to tackle big social and environmental problems.
Investing in ambitious founders using technology to tackle big social and environmental problems.
Climate-KIC
Europe's leading climate innovation initiative.
Europe's leading climate innovation initiative.
Sustainable Workspaces
Providing workspace and supporting sustainable businesses.
Providing workspace and supporting sustainable businesses.
EIT Climate KIC Accelerator London
The #1 European Climate Innovation Accelerator.
The #1 European Climate Innovation Accelerator.
Circular London Accelerator
Enabling and promoting circular economy across a wide range of stakeholders.
Enabling and promoting circular economy across a wide range of stakeholders.
Better Futures
Working to create a hub for low-carbon and circular industries in London.
Working to create a hub for low-carbon and circular industries in London.
Advance London
Providing advisory support on circular initiatives to SMEs in London.
Providing advisory support on circular initiatives to SMEs in London.
Bulb
Making energy simpler, cheaper and greener.
Making energy simpler, cheaper and greener.
Cleantech Group
Providing research, consulting and events to catalyse opportunities for sustainable growth.
Providing research, consulting and events to catalyse opportunities for sustainable growth.
Pavegen
Converting citizens' footsteps into energy, data and rewards.
Converting citizens' footsteps into energy, data and rewards.
Strawberry Energy
Developing solar-powered urban furniture for smart and sustainable cities.
Developing solar-powered urban furniture for smart and sustainable cities.
Solar Century
The UK's largest independent solar company.
The UK's largest independent solar company.
Zero Carbon Food
Healthy sustainable vegetables, grown under the city with zero effect on the environment.
Healthy sustainable vegetables, grown under the city with zero effect on the environment.
UK Green Building Council
Improving the sustainability of the built environment by transforming the way it is planned, designed, constructed, maintained and operated.
Improving the sustainability of the built environment by transforming the way it is planned, designed, constructed, maintained and operated.
Toast Ale
Planet-saving craft beer brewed with surplus fresh bread.
Planet-saving craft beer brewed with surplus fresh bread.
Qualis Flow Ltd
The environmental risk management platform that holistically tracks, monitors and predicts project environmental risk.
The environmental risk management platform that holistically tracks, monitors and predicts project environmental risk.
Q-Bot
Insulating cold and draughty floors with robotic under floor insulation.
Insulating cold and draughty floors with robotic under floor insulation.
Pedal Me
Providing a fun, fast and convenient way of travelling in the city.
Providing a fun, fast and convenient way of travelling in the city.
OVO Energy
Providing 100% renewable electricity.
Providing 100% renewable electricity.
Origami Energy
Helping energy companies capture value in the shift towards green energy.
Helping energy companies capture value in the shift towards green energy.
Ocean Bottle
Every Ocean Bottle sold funds the collection of 1000 plastic bottles in weight.
Every Ocean Bottle sold funds the collection of 1000 plastic bottles in weight.
NeuerEnergy
Connecting you with a world of local sustainable energy innovation.
Connecting you with a world of local sustainable energy innovation.
Rail Europe
Official agents for rail and bus operators in Europe.
Official agents for rail and bus operators in Europe.
Greyparrot.AI
Waste recognition software to monitor, audit and sort waste at scale.
Waste recognition software to monitor, audit and sort waste at scale.
Green Finance Institute
Channelling capital to accelerate the transition to a clean, resilient and environmentally sustainable economy.
Channelling capital to accelerate the transition to a clean, resilient and environmentally sustainable economy.
Goodlord
Lettings software and services that improve the renting process for agents, landlords and tenants.
Lettings software and services that improve the renting process for agents, landlords and tenants.
envoPAP
Making innovative, sustainable packaging and paper that’s kind to the planet.
Making innovative, sustainable packaging and paper that’s kind to the planet.
Enso Tyres
Developing sustainable tyres for electric vehicles.
Developing sustainable tyres for electric vehicles.
Enerbrain
Improving financial performance, indoor comfort and environmental sustainability of buildings.
Improving financial performance, indoor comfort and environmental sustainability of buildings.
Emsol
Data-led technology solutions which empower sustainable urban growth.
Data-led technology solutions which empower sustainable urban growth.
DG Cities
Helping clients harness the power of technology and data to transform towns and cities.
Helping clients harness the power of technology and data to transform towns and cities.
Amee
Data driven solutions to manage supply chain performance and risk.
Data driven solutions to manage supply chain performance and risk.
Airlabs
A pioneer in clean air technology.
A pioneer in clean air technology.
Airex
Pioneering smart ventilation control technology.
Pioneering smart ventilation control technology.
Aerial Power
The first company to develop a fully automated drone-based method for cleaning solar panels.
The first company to develop a fully automated drone-based method for cleaning solar panels.
Lifesaver
Lifesaver sell and rent portable power banks to charge smartphones in a sustainable way.
Lifesaver sell and rent portable power banks to charge smartphones in a sustainable way.
Harvest London
A vertical farm improving the sustainability of the food supply chain.
A vertical farm improving the sustainability of the food supply chain.
GreenEnco
A technical consultancy firm in solar, energy storage and EV charging infrastructure projects.
A technical consultancy firm in solar, energy storage and EV charging infrastructure projects.
Buildots
Construction tech startup creating the equivalent of a mission control room for construction sites.
Construction tech startup creating the equivalent of a mission control room for construction sites.
Recycleye
Computer vision (AI) system and robotics for the waste management industry.
Computer vision (AI) system and robotics for the waste management industry.
HumanForest
London’s only free and truly green e-bike company which offers all users 10 minutes free daily.
London’s only free and truly green e-bike company which offers all users 10 minutes free daily.
RFC Power Ltd
Developing the world’s lowest cost flow battery, for long duration energy storage.
Developing the world’s lowest cost flow battery, for long duration energy storage.
Circulor
Enabling businesses to monitor and track the provenance of raw materials used in their manufacturing and recycling supply chains.
Enabling businesses to monitor and track the provenance of raw materials used in their manufacturing and recycling supply chains.
Smart Tribe
A boundary-breaking AI-introductions platform that connects academics and industry professionals to build high impact networks.
A boundary-breaking AI-introductions platform that connects academics and industry professionals to build high impact networks.
Kitche Limited
A home food waste reduction app built as a B2B solution.
A home food waste reduction app built as a B2B solution.
Carbon Trust
Supporting businesses, governments and organisations to realise their plans for a sustainable and low carbon future.
Supporting businesses, governments and organisations to realise their plans for a sustainable and low carbon future.
Department for Energy & Climate change
Government department for energy and climate change.
Government department for energy and climate change.
London Waste and Recycling Board
A partnership of the Mayor of London and the London boroughs to improve waste and resource management.
A partnership of the Mayor of London and the London boroughs to improve waste and resource management.
TechUK
The UK’s leading technology membership organisation.
The UK’s leading technology membership organisation.
Connected Places Catapult
Growing businesses with innovations in mobility services and the built environment.
Growing businesses with innovations in mobility services and the built environment.
New London Architecture
Gallery and forum for city architecture.
Gallery and forum for city architecture.
EDF Energy
The UK’s largest generator of low-carbon electricity.
The UK’s largest generator of low-carbon electricity.
Engie
A leading energy and services company focused on production and supply of energy, services and regeneration.
A leading energy and services company focused on production and supply of energy, services and regeneration.
Schneider Electric
Providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.
Providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.
Veolia
The UK leader in environmental solutions, providing a comprehensive range of waste, water and energy management services.
The UK leader in environmental solutions, providing a comprehensive range of waste, water and energy management services.
BP
Reimagining energy for people and our planet and helping the world reach net zero.
Reimagining energy for people and our planet and helping the world reach net zero.
WSP
Developing creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions.
Developing creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions.
Mott MacDonald
A global engineering, management and development consultancy.
A global engineering, management and development consultancy.
General Electric
Bringing to market innovative solutions that deliver essential energy, healthcare and transportation infrastructure.
Bringing to market innovative solutions that deliver essential energy, healthcare and transportation infrastructure.
Centrica
Providing energy services and solutions to satisfy the changing needs of all customers.
Providing energy services and solutions to satisfy the changing needs of all customers.
Atkins
One of the most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies worldwide.
One of the most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies worldwide.
Arup
Providing engineering, architecture, design, planning, project management and consulting services for the built environment.
Providing engineering, architecture, design, planning, project management and consulting services for the built environment.
Arcadis
Design and consultancy for natural and built assets.
Design and consultancy for natural and built assets.
AECOM
The world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm.
The world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm.
Siemens
The largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalisation.
The largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalisation.
Imperial College London
Imperial is the only university in the UK to focus exclusively on science, medicine, engineering and business.
Imperial is the only university in the UK to focus exclusively on science, medicine, engineering and business.
King's College London
One of the top 10 UK universities in the world.
One of the top 10 UK universities in the world.
University of East London
A public university located in the London Borough of Newham.
A public university located in the London Borough of Newham.
London Southbank University
An enterprising civic university with more than 18,000 students from 130 countries.
An enterprising civic university with more than 18,000 students from 130 countries.
University College London
UCL ranks in the top 10 universities in the world for 2021.
UCL ranks in the top 10 universities in the world for 2021.
LSE
The London School of Economics and Political Science.
The London School of Economics and Political Science.
IP Group
Aiming to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges for a positive social and environmental impact.
Aiming to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges for a positive social and environmental impact.
Sustainable Ventures
Develop, invest in and create workspaces for sustainable businesses.
Develop, invest in and create workspaces for sustainable businesses.
EcoMachines Ventures
Specialist investor in energy and industrial high-tech companies.
Specialist investor in energy and industrial high-tech companies.
MMC Ventures
Backing transformative tech companies.
Backing transformative tech companies.
The FSE Group
Providing tailored funding solutions and support for ambitious and innovative SMEs.
Providing tailored funding solutions and support for ambitious and innovative SMEs.
Novator Partners LLP
An investment firm focused on these main sectors: telecommunications, health and media/technology.
An investment firm focused on these main sectors: telecommunications, health and media/technology.
Green Angel Syndicate
The only angel investment syndicate in the UK specialising in the fight against climate change and global warming.
The only angel investment syndicate in the UK specialising in the fight against climate change and global warming.
Foresight Group
Investment strategies that are working towards creating a sustainable legacy for future generations.
Investment strategies that are working towards creating a sustainable legacy for future generations.
Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF)
Investing in and helping great young European companies that deliver sustainability through innovation.
Investing in and helping great young European companies that deliver sustainability through innovation.
ClearlySo
ClearlySo is Europe’s leading impact investment bank.
ClearlySo is Europe’s leading impact investment bank.
Clean Growth Fund
Investing in innovations that deliver clean growth.
Investing in innovations that deliver clean growth.
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