Sustainability is no longer a bolt-on – it’s where capital and policy are heading. With the next Budget expected to prioritise green investment and infrastructure, businesses that align now could access better funding, stronger incentives and a real competitive edge.

Lenders are increasingly channelling capital into projects with measurable environmental impact – think energy-efficient retrofits, solar, EV charging, logistics upgrades and resilient infrastructure. For borrowers who can clearly evidence those benefits, that can mean sharper pricing, longer terms and a greater appetite to fund ambitious plans.

This article looks at how Budget-driven incentives, public-private investment and tougher sustainability reporting could reshape commercial finance – and what that means in practice for developers, operators and investors.

If you’re planning a green or infrastructure-focused project, now is the time to prepare your case, structure the right funding and position yourself at the front of the queue when new schemes and opportunities land.